English-language coverage of Germany news from the Netherlands.
The US has approved the transfer of 10 Patriot interceptor missiles from Germany to Ukraine and a potential $2.68 billion air defence equipment sale. However, US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker says insufficient production capacity is the main obstacle, with demand exceeding supply under the PURL programme.
Finland, Czechia, Sweden, Portugal and Denmark summoned Russian ambassadors after Germany blamed Moscow for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. EU chief Kaja Kallas called it 'state-sponsored terrorism' and announced new sanctions targeting 1,600 Russian entities.
German investigators identified two suspects with links to Russian intelligence in a foiled drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August. Interior Minister Dobrindt said the drone was consistent with Russian technology, prompting Germany to close a Russian consulate.