Lavrov Calls Leipzig Drone Accusations 'Start of Real War' — SkimNews
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- Lavrov, cited by TASS, characterized accusations of Moscow's involvement in a Leipzig drone incident as the "start of real war," framing the allegations as escalation rather than denial.
- Berlin is reportedly planning a "protective shield" to defend against sabotage, per a separate report cited alongside the Lavrov coverage.
Why it matters: Lavrov's escalation rhetoric — calling accusations of involvement a 'start of real war' rather than addressing the underlying drone incident — signals Russia's choice to treat German blame as a casus belli framing, while Berlin's reported sabotage defense plans point to a hardening security posture on the ground.
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