Germany Says Russia Behind 'Hybrid Attack' At Leipzig Airport

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : " Also on X, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU stands in "full solidarity" with Germany, and asserted that "hybrid attacks will not go without a clear response.
52% : She said "additional sanctions" against Moscow would be prepared by EU foreign ministers at a meeting in Ireland on September 1-2.
47% : The EU has already prepared new sanctions on up to 1,600 Russian individuals and entities -- largely in the Russian defense sector -- with the suggestion that EU member states unanimously approve these blacklistings in October.
46% : On September 2, EU ambassadors are also due to sanction 10 Russian people and 17 entities involved in the abduction of Ukrainian children and decide to extend the asset freezes and visa bans the bloc has imposed on over 3,000 individuals or entities since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
44% : "We are tightening entry controls for Russian nationals," Wadephul said, adding that Germany would propose adding more Russian individuals to lists of those hit with EU sanctions.
43% : NATO and the European Union quickly voiced support for Germany and said Russia's actions would not cow them into decreasing support for Ukraine, which is defending itself against a full-scale Russian invasion now in its fifth year.

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