Lithuania's foreign affairs minister said on 3 September 2026 that Russian attacks on the EU are 'highly likely' to escalate. The warning came after Berlin attributed a failed drone attack on Leipzig to Russia, prompting calls for stronger EU-wide deterrence.
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While commending Berlin for attributing the attempted Leipzig drone attack to Russia, Lithuania's foreign affairs minister warns stronger EU-wide deterrence is needed to prevent further escalation.
📰 'Highly likely' Russia will escalate attacks on EU, Lithuanian minister says While commending Berlin for attributing the attempted Leipzig drone attack to Russia, Lithuania's foreign affairs minister warns stronger EU-wide deterrence is needed to prevent further escalation.... 🔗 http://www. euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09 /03/highly-likely-russia-will-escalate-attacks-on-eu-lithuanian-minister-