EU warns Moscow as Kyiv faces renewed Russian drone strikes
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a stern warning to Moscow following drone incidents in Germany, as Russian attacks continue to target Kyiv and Ukraine's energy grid.
Russian forces have sustained nocturnal drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring at least one civilian, following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the UN General Assembly. The offensive coincides with a targeted campaign by Moscow aimed at destroying Ukraine's energy grid.
In retaliation, Ukrainian forces intensified drone strikes against Russian petroleum refineries, resulting in regional fuel deficits and prompting Moscow to secure foreign fuel imports.
Tensions between Moscow and the European Union have escalated further following explosive drone incidents in Leipzig, Germany, where local investigators linked two suspects to Russia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the bloc is "ready to respond" and will not tolerate hostile acts on EU territory.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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