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EU summons Russian embassy officials over Leipzig drone attack

# The ​European Union and several individual member states have summoned Russian ‌embassy officials over last month’s attempted drone attack at the Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. Germany concluded that Russia was responsible for the incident ​and ordered a series of measures, including the closure of a ​consulate and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. Russia has ⁠said it has seen no evidence to support Berlin’s accusations and will respond. The Netherlands, Belgium, and France are among the EU member states who also summoned their respective Russian ambassadors.