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title: "UK Summons Russian Diplomat Over Leipzig Drone Incident"
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# UK Summons Russian Diplomat Over Leipzig Drone Incident

*London condemns alleged Russian drone attack at German airport, joining European allies.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named bodies, with two independent outlets and specific dates and places.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Multiple outlets quoted or given right of reply, with specific details and clear separation of fact from comment.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Some outlets use loaded adjectives like 'outrageous' and 'reckless' to describe the incident.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- The United Kingdom summoned a senior Russian diplomat to condemn a drone incident at Leipzig airport in Germany.
- Germany has blamed Russia for the incident, which involved an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft.
- Russia denies responsibility and has rejected Germany's allegations.
- Several other European countries also summoned Russian representatives or ambassadors.

The United Kingdom summoned a senior Russian diplomat to condemn a drone incident at Leipzig airport in Germany. The UK Foreign Office stated that the drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft. Germany has blamed Russia for the incident, describing it as an "outrageous and irresponsible" attack. Russia has denied responsibility and rejected Germany's allegations.

## Divergent accounts of the incident

Germany is investigating the possibility that at least three drones were involved in the incident. German investigators are also examining damage to power lines in Brandenburg and an incident in Bergheim. The Helsinki Times reported that German authorities stated intelligence gathered by Germany and partner countries pointed to Russian involvement. The same report stated that Russian state news agency Ria Novosti reported that Russia's ambassador to Finland, Pavel Kuznetsov, told Finnish officials he hoped Finland would prevent similar "provocations" on its territory. The Russian Chargé d'affaires a.i. in London, Vasily Tsyganov, rejected accusations by the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning Moscow's involvement, according to vz.ru.

## What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated digests mention the German investigators' examination of the possibility that at least three drones were involved, nor the damage to power lines in Brandenburg or the incident in Bergheim. None of the left-rated or centre-rated digests mention the specific details of the German investigation into two suspects, one with a Latvian passport and another Belarus-born with a Russian passport, as reported by Helsinki Times.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 35 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 23% (8)
- Centre: 37% (13)
- Right: 40% (14)

38 of 73 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-05T02:52:23.615389+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 26 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-05T03:00:25.374Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Six left-rated reports led on the UK summoning a Russian diplomat to condemn the drone incident. These reports stated that Germany blamed Russia for the attack, which involved an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft. Several reports noted that Russia denied responsibility and rejected Germany's allegations. The left-rated reports also highlighted that several other European countries, including Finland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, summoned Russian representatives or ambassadors. Hotnews.ro reported that Russia's ambassador to Bucharest was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, with the statement "We will not tolerate hybrid actions." The Hindu quoted a spokesperson saying, "The U.K. stands in full solidarity with Germany following Russia’s egregious and reckless ​attack on ​Leipzig Airport,” adding that Russian attempts to ​undermine the resolve of ​Ukraine’s allies were “futile.”

### Centre

- Six centre-rated reports focused on the UK summoning a senior Russian diplomat to condemn the drone incident at Leipzig airport. These reports mentioned that Germany blamed Russia for the attack, which involved an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft. Russia denied responsibility and rejected Germany's allegations. The centre-rated reports also noted that several other European countries summoned Russian representatives or ambassadors. Euronews reported that EU officials warned the bloc is facing "state-sponsored terrorism" and a "hybrid war" with Russia. 15min.lt quoted a spokesperson stating, "This morning we summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires to condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms," calling the incident "the latest in a clear pattern of Russian state attempts to undermine our collective security."

### Right

- Eight right-rated reports highlighted the UK summoning a senior Russian diplomat over the Leipzig drone incident. These reports stated that Berlin claims the incident was orchestrated by the Russians. Several reports mentioned that the UK stands in "complete solidarity with Germany." The right-rated reports noted that Russia denied responsibility and rejected London's accusations. vz.ru reported that the Chargé d'affaires a.i. of Russia, Vasily Tsyganov, rejected the accusations by the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning Moscow's involvement in the drone incident in Germany. Al Bawaba stated that Britain's foreign minister summoned the Russian ambassador on Thursday to condemn the attacks on Germany, following suit with other European countries.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 1
- mixed: 9
- high: 17
- unknown: 39
- veryHigh: 7

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [perspectivemedia.com](https://perspectivemedia.com/putin-not-looking-to-attack-nato-territory-says-trump-despite-drone-strike-bid) — Putin not looking to attack Nato territory, says Trump despite drone strike bid
- [Evening Standard](https://standard.co.uk/news/politics/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-prime-minister-nato-kremlin-b1295853.html) — Putin not looking to attack Nato territory, says Trump despite drone strike bid
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-prime-minister-nato-kremlin-b3045066.html) — Putin not looking to attack Nato territory, says Trump despite drone strike bid
- [ZN.UA Зеркало недели](https://zn.ua/europe/do-absoljutnoho-minimuma-v-hermanii-prizvali-sokratit-vydachu-viz-rossijanam.html) — "To the Absolute Minimum": Germany Called for a Reduction in the Issuance of Visas to Russians
- [radioeins.de](https://radioeins.de/programm/sendungen/die_schoene_woche/_/drohnenfund-in-leipzig-regierung-sieht-russland-in-der-verantwor.html) — According to the Discovery of Drones in Leipzig: Government Sees Russia as Responsible
- [Noticias al Día y a la Hora | Últimas Noticias del día de hoy…](https://noticiasaldiayalahora.co/internacionales/alemania-francia-y-polonia-prometen-dar-respuestas-a-rusia-tras-el-intento-de-ataque-con-drones-en-el-aeropuerto-de-leipzig) — Germany, France and Poland Promise to Give Answers to Russia After Attempted Drone Attack at Leipzig Airport
- [mannheim24.de](https://mannheim24.de/politik-wirtschaft/geheime-drohnen-offensive-wie-russland-europas-sicherheit-bedroht-grossbritannien-antwortet-zr-94475212.html) — Secret Drone Offensive: How Russia Threatens Europe's Security – Great Britain Answers
- [Kreiszeitung](https://kreiszeitung.de/politik/geheime-drohnen-offensive-wie-russland-europas-sicherheit-bedroht-grossbritannien-antwortet-zr-94475212.html) — Secret Drone Offensive: How Russia Threatens Europe's Security – Great Britain Answers
- [tz.de](https://tz.de/politik/geheime-drohnen-offensive-wie-russland-europas-sicherheit-bedroht-grossbritannien-antwortet-zr-94475212.html) — Secret Drone Offensive: How Russia Threatens Europe's Security – Great Britain Answers
- [hna.de](https://hna.de/politik/geheime-drohnen-offensive-wie-russland-europas-sicherheit-bedroht-grossbritannien-antwortet-zr-94475212.html) — Secret Drone Offensive: How Russia Threatens Europe's Security – Great Britain Answers
- [op-online.de](https://op-online.de/politik/geheime-drohnen-offensive-wie-russland-europas-sicherheit-bedroht-grossbritannien-antwortet-zr-94475212.html) — Secret Drone Offensive: How Russia Threatens Europe's Security – Great Britain Answers
- [e-global.pt](https://e-global.pt/noticias/mundo/europa/reino-unido-chama-diplomata-russo-apos-incidente-com-drone-em-leipzig) — United Kingdom Calls Russian Diplomat After Drone Incident in Leipzig
- [Liner.hu](https://liner.hu/nagy-britannia-oroszorszag-ugyvivo-bekeres-lipcse-dron) — The Matter Is Serious – Great Britain Has Summoned the Russian Chargé D'affaires in London
- [azeritimes.com](https://azeritimes.com/uk-summons-russian-diplomat-over-leipzig-airport-drone-attack) — UK summons Russian diplomat over Leipzig Airport drone attack
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/britanija-prozvala-rusiju-zbog-drona-u-njemackoj-pozvala-diplomata-na-razgovor/2830636.aspx) — Britain Called Out Russia because of the Drone in Germany. She Invited the Diplomat to Talk
- [Unknown](https://khabaronline.ir/news/2269516/%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%A2%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%86-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B3%DB%8C%D9%87-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%B1-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%AF) — In Support of Germany, London Summoned the Russian Chargé D'affaires.
- [SANA](https://sana.sy/international/2571375) — Britain Calls on the Russian Chargé D ' Affaires to Denounce the Attack on the German Airport of Leipzig.
- [yle](https://yle.fi/a/74-20244480) — Britain Summons Russian Representative for Questioning over Attempted German Drone Strike
- [Fréttir - mbl.is](https://mbl.is/frettir/erlent/2026/09/03/bretar_kalla_russa_a_sinn_fund_vegna_dronaarasar) — Britain Calls Russia to Meet over Drone Attack
- [Euronews](https://euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/03/uk-summons-russian-diplomat-over-reckless-leipzig-drone-attack) — UK summons Russian diplomat over 'reckless' Leipzig drone attack
- [Aktuality.sk](https://aktuality.sk/clanok/bSa0NN9/britania-si-predvolala-ruskeho-diplomata-londyn-odsudil-utok-dronom-na-letisko-v-lipsku) — Britain Summons Russian Diplomat as London Condemns Drone Attack on Leipzig Airport
- [TRT World](https://trtworld.com/article/f12b6c5d2ffe) — UK summons Russian envoy over 'reckless' Leipzig airport attack
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/mundo/detalhe/reino-unido-convoca-diplomata-russo-para-condenar-ataques-com-drones-na-alemanha) — United Kingdom Summons Russian Diplomat to Condemn Drone Attacks in Germany
- [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/vk-ontbiedt-russische-diplomaat-om-drone-incident-leipzig) — UK Summons Russian Diplomat over Leipzig Drone Incident
- [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/vk-ontbiedt-russische-diplomaat-om-drone-incident-leipzig) — UK Summons Russian Diplomat over Leipzig Drone Incident
- [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/marea-britanie-il-convoaca-pe-insarcinatul-cu-afaceri-al-rusiei-suntem-in-solidaritate-deplina-cu-germania-23801299) — Britain Summons Russia's Business Manager: We Are in Full Solidarity with Germany
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/1161463-vk-ontbiedt-russische-diplomaat-om-drone-incident-leipzig) — UK Summons Russian Diplomat over Leipzig Drone Incident
- [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/world/4908691-yntsydent-v-leiptsyhe-london-vyzval-rossyiskoho-dyplomata) — The Leipzig Incident: London Called a Russian Diplomat
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/uk/britain-summons-russian-charge-daffaires-over-leipzig-airport-attack-2026-09-03) — Britain Summons Russian Charge D'affaires over Leipzig Airport Attack ...
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/3/1448551.html) — The Russian Diplomat Denied London's Accusations About the Drone Incident in Germany.
- [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-03/uk-summons-russian-diplomat-over-failed-leipzig-drone-attack?srnd=phx-politics) — UK Summons Russian Diplomat Over Failed Leipzig Drone Attack
- [Al Bawaba](https://albawaba.com/news/uk-summons-russian-ambassador-over-1636385) — UK summons Russian ambassador over Germany attack
- [Al Arabiya](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2026/09/03/britain-summons-russian-charge-d-affaires-over-leipzig-airport-attack) — Britain summons Russian charge d’affaires over Leipzig airport attack
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/ingiltereden-rusyaya-nota-disisleri-bakanligina-cagirildi/haber-1695613) — UK Sends Diplomatic Note to Russia! Summoned to Foreign Ministry.
- [Pentapostagma](https://pentapostagma.gr/kosmos/7387965_i-bretania-kalei-ton-roso-epitetrammeno-gia-tin-epithesi-sto-aerodromio-tis-leipsias) — Britain Calls Russian Warden over Leipzig Airport Attack
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/ingiltere-leipzig-halle-de-bulunan-iha-nedeniyle-20203670-haberi) — UK Condemns Russia over Leipzig UAV Attack
- [regionalmedianews.com](https://regionalmedianews.com/world/britain-summons-russian-charge-daffaires-over-leipzig-airport-attack) — Britain summons Russian charge d’affaires over Leipzig airport attack - Regional Media News
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1113019) — The Russian Ambassador Was Summoned to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4014382/i-bretania-kalei-ton-roso-epitetrammeno-gia-tin-epithesi-me-drone-sto-aerodromio-tis-leipsias) — Britain Calls Russian Warden over Drone Attack on Leipzig Airport
- [Unknown](https://eurointegration.com.ua/news/2026/09/3/7244739) — Four More Countries Summoned Russian Diplomats to Protest over the Attack in Leipzig
- [Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/pasaulyje/6/3041258/smerkdama-drono-incidenta-vokietijoje-jk-iskviete-vyresniji-rusijos-diplomata) — UK Summons Senior Russian Diplomat in Condemnation of Drone Incident in Germany
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/international/britain-summons-russian-charge-daffaires-over-leipzig-airport-attack/article71423723.ece) — Britain summons Russian charge d'affaires over Leipzig airport attack
- [skai.gr](https://skai.gr/news/world/inomeno-vasileio-kalei-ton-roso-epitetrammeno-na-katadikasei-tin-epithesi-sti-leipsia) — Britain Calls Russian Warden over Leipzig Airport Attack
- [15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/pasaulis/smerkdama-drono-incidenta-vokietijoje-jk-iskviete-vyresniji-rusijos-diplomata-57-2756444) — UK Summons Senior Russian Diplomat in Condemnation of Drone Incident in Germany
- [GOV.UK](https://gov.uk/government/news/uk-summons-russian-charge-daffaires-after-reckless-attack-on-leipzig-airport) — UK summons Russian Chargé d'Affaires after reckless attack on Leipzig airport
- [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/international/drone-explosif-a-l-aeroport-de-leipzig-londres-convoque-a-son-tour-le-charge-d-affaires-russe-20260903) — Explosive Drone at Leipzig Airport: London in Turn Summons Russian Business Officer
- [Daily Express](https://express.co.uk/news/politics/2245173/uk-summons-russian-charge-daffaires) — UK summons Russian official over 'attempted drone attack' as WW3 fears skyrocket
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/britain-summons-russian-charge-daffaires-over-leipzig-airport-attack) — Britain summons Russian charge d'affaires over Leipzig airport attack
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/reino-unido-convoca-diplomata-russo-apos-ataque-a-aeroporto-na-alemanha) — United Kingdom Summons Russian Diplomat After Airport Attack in Germany
- [dailybusiness.ro](https://dailybusiness.ro/actualitate/romania-solidara-cu-germania-in-cazul-dronelor-de-la-leipzig-convoaca-ambasadorul-rusiei-la-mae-550118) — Romania, in Solidarity with Germany in the Case of the Leipzig Drones, Summons the Russian Ambassador to the MAE
- [Pénzcentrum](https://penzcentrum.hu/vilag/20260903/egyre-durvul-a-nemet-orosz-konfliktus-egy-dron-miatt-kuszobon-lehet-a-totalis-katasztrofa-1204863) — The German-Russian Conflict over a Drone Is Getting Worse: Could Total Disaster Be on the Horizon?
- [rador.ro](https://rador.ro/2026/09/03/ministerul-roman-de-externe-il-convoaca-pe-ambasadorul-rusiei-la-bucuresti-ca-sa-dea-explicatii-despre-incidentul-cu-drona-de-la-aeroportul-din-leipzig) — Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Summons Russian Ambassador to Bucharest to Explain the Drone Incident at Leipzig Airport
- [Adevarul](https://adevarul.ro/stiri-interne/evenimente/ambasadorul-rusiei-convocat-la-mae-dupa-atacul-cu-2553769.html) — Ambassador of Russia, Summoned to the MAE After the Drone Attack in Leipzig. Romania Expresses Solidarity with Germany
- [Javanews.al](https://javanews.al/incidenti-me-dronet-ne-gjermani-finlanda-therret-ambasadorin-rus-per-sqarime) — Drone Incident in Germany, Finland Summons Russian Ambassador for Clarification
- [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1078425-rumania-izvika-ruskia-poslanik-vav-vrazka-s-atakata-s-dronove-na-letishteto-v-laipcig) — Romania Summons Russian Ambassador over Drone Attack at Leipzig Airport
- [Dagens industri](https://di.se/nyheter/rysk-ambassador-om-anklagelserna-en-provokation) — Russian Ambassador on the Allegations: A Provocation
- [Helsinki Times](https://helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/29226-finland-summons-russian-ambassador-over-leipzig-drone-case.html) — Finland summons Russian ambassador over Leipzig drone case
- [romania-actualitati.ro](https://romania-actualitati.ro/stiri/romania/ambasadorul-rusiei-la-bucuresti-va-fi-convocat-la-ministerul-de-externe-id233920.html) — Russian Ambassador to Bucharest to Be Summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- [corren.se](https://corren.se/nyheter/inrikes/politik/artikel/rysk-ambassador-om-anklagelserna-en-provokation/r0e9k69j) — Russian Ambassador on the Allegations: A Provocation
- [Kronen Zeitung](https://krone.at/4279947) — Foreign Minister Invites Russian Ambassador
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/europe/finland-to-summon-russian-ambassador-over-leipzig-airport-drone-incident/4045584) — Finland to summon Russian ambassador over Leipzig Airport drone incident
- [maszol.ro](https://maszol.ro/belfold/A-roman-kulugy-bekerette-az-orosz-nagykovetet-a-lipcsei-dronos-incidens-miatt) — Romanian Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador over Leipzig Drone Incident
- [Ecopolitic](https://ecopolitic.ro/toiu-ambasadorul-rusiei-la-bucuresti-convocat-la-mae-dupa-atacul-cu-drone-asupra-aeroportului-din-leipzig) — Tioiu: Russian Ambassador to Bucharest - Summoned to the MAE, After the Drone Attack on Leipzig Airport
- [REALITATEA.NET](https://realitatea.net/stiri/actualitate/ambasadorul-rusiei-convocat-din-nou-la-mae-decizia-autoritatilor-de-la-bucuresti-dupa-atacul-cu-drona-asupra-aeroportului-din-leipzig-9xixes) — Ambassador of Russia, Again Summoned to the MAE. Decision of the Authorities of Bucharest, After the Drone Attack in Leipzig
- [veridica.ro](https://veridica.ro/stiri/mae-l-a-convocat-pe-ambasadorul-rusiei-in-romania) — MAE Summoned Russia's Ambassador to Romania
- [PSnews](https://psnews.ro/oana-toiu-am-decis-sa-l-convocam-pe-ambasadorul-rusiei-la-bucuresti) — Oana Toiu: We Decided to Summon Russia's Ambassador to Bucharest
- [L'Informateur.](https://qactus.fr/2026/09/02/russie-lambassadeur-russe-a-qualifie-lincident-avec-le-drone-a-leipzig-de-provocation-dans-linteret-de-lukraine) — Russia: Russian Ambassador Called the Drone Incident in Leipzig a Provocation in Ukraine's Interest - The Informer
- [spotmedia.ro](https://spotmedia.ro/stiri/eveniment/europa-strange-randurile-dupa-atacul-de-la-leipzig-romania-il-convoaca-pe-ambasadorul-rusiei-ue-si-nato-promit-sa-creasca-presiunea-asupra-moscovei) — Europe Gathers Ranks After the Leipzig Attack. Romania Summons Russian Ambassador, EU and NATO Promise to Increase Pressure on Moscow
- [antena3.ro](https://antena3.ro/politica/ambasadorul-rusiei-a-fost-convocat-din-nou-la-mae-decizia-dupa-atacul-cu-drona-din-leipzig-801827.html) — The Russian Ambassador Was Summoned Back to the MAE. The Decision, After the Drone Attack in Leipzig
- [Stirile Pro TV](https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/actualitate/ambasadorul-rusiei-la-bucuresti-convocat-de-mae-dupa-atacul-cu-drona-din-leipzig-nu-vom-tolera-actiunile-rusiei.html) — Russian Ambassador to Bucharest, Summoned by the MAE After the Drone Attack in Leipzig. "We Will Not Tolerate Russia's Actions
- [Hot News](https://hotnews.ro/ambasadorul-rusiei-la-bucuresti-convocat-la-sediul-mae-nu-vom-tolera-actiunile-hibride-2339509) — Russia's Ambassador to Bucharest, Summoned to the MAE Headquarters: "We Will Not Tolerate Hybrid Actions - HotNews.ro
- [Gândul](https://gandul.ro/actualitate/dupa-germania-si-franta-romania-il-convoaca-pe-ambasadorul-rusiei-la-bucuresti-la-sediul-mae-pentru-explicatii-legate-de-incidentele-cu-drone-din-leipzig-20996816) — After Germany and France, Romania Summons the Russian Ambassador to Bucharest at the Headquarters of the MAE, for Explanations Related to the Drone Incidents in Leipzig
- [delfi.lv](https://delfi.lv/bizness/56234200/eiropas-zinas/120132725/saistiba-ar-incidentu-leipciga-es-izsaukusi-krievijas-vestnieku) — EU Summons Russian Ambassador over Leipzig Incident

## Questions

**Why did the UK summon a Russian diplomat?**

The United Kingdom summoned a senior Russian diplomat to condemn a drone incident at Leipzig airport in Germany. London expressed solidarity with Berlin, which has blamed Russia for the attack, a stance rejected by Moscow.

**What was the incident at Leipzig airport?**

The incident involved an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport. Germany has blamed Russia for the attack, describing it as an "outrageous and irresponsible" act.

**Did other European countries react to the drone incident?**

Yes, several other European countries, including Finland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, also summoned Russian representatives or ambassadors in response to the incident.

**What is Russia's response to the allegations?**

Russia denies responsibility for the drone incident at Leipzig airport and has rejected Germany's allegations. The Russian Chargé d'affaires in London rejected accusations by the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning Moscow's involvement.

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