Germany is advocating for expanded European Union sanctions against Russia, as announced by the German Foreign Minister. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has attributed the August 4 attack on Leipzig Airport to Russia. According to TASS, the German Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador regarding the Leipzig drone incident. Furthermore, Germany will close the Russian Consulate in Bonn by September 18 and implement stricter entry controls for Russian citizens.
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