Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJames C. ReynoldsWednesday 02 September 2026 17:13 BSTRussian President Vladimir Putin (Reuters)Dmitry Medvedev has threatened Germany with direct strikes on its military production facilities and targets in Berlin following German accusations that Moscow orchestrated an attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig Airport last month.In response to the Leipzig Airport incident involving an explosives-laden drone at a key NATO logistics hub, German authorities ordered the closure of a Russian consulate and cultural centre, stating they are prepared for retaliatory measures from Moscow.Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that any potential strikes on British military facilities remain a military secret, issuing new warnings following the UK's agreement to provide Ukraine with missile blueprints capable of striking targets deep within Russia.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned international airlines and insurers that Russian airspace has become completely unsafe ahead of impending Ukrainian drone attacks, a warning that Moscow labelled as state terrorism.Kremlin officials revealed discussions regarding a potential trilateral meeting between Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping ahead of the APEC summit, while the US reiterated that no economic relief will be offered to Russia until the war in Ukraine ends.In fullUkraine-Russia war latest: Moscow threatens direct strike on Germany in escalating tensions with Europe and UKMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in