Ukraine: Putin criticises German sanctions and accuses Kyiv of ‘state terrorism’
Vladimir Putin described the sanctions announced by Germany against Russia as a “new gross mistake”. Berlin had accused Moscow of sending an explosives-laden drone towards Leipzig Airport in early August.
Vladimir Putin condemned the retaliatory measures announced by Germany against Russia, describing them as a “new gross mistake”. The reaction came after Berlin accused Moscow of sending an explosives-laden drone to Leipzig Airport in early August.
Berlin announces retaliatory measures
Germany formally blamed Moscow for the incident at Leipzig Airport. German authorities subsequently announced sanctions against Russia, a decision sharply criticised by the Russian president.
Fresh accusations against Ukraine
In the same wartime context, Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of “state terrorism” and refused to negotiate, according to reports on 2 September. The statements reflect an escalation in public exchanges between Moscow and Kyiv.
The German sanctions therefore add a diplomatic dimension to tensions linked to the conflict, as Berlin attributes the drone incident in Leipzig to Russia and Moscow challenges the German response.
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