EU summons Russian envoy over alleged drone attack as terrorism label escalates tensions

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First seen: Sep 2, 2026, 5:01 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 2, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The EU summoned Russia's envoy after Germany attributed an alleged drone attack to Moscow; EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called it state-sponsored terrorism.

SO WHAT?

The formal diplomatic response raises the risk of further EU-Russia countermeasures over alleged attacks on European infrastructure.

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helsinkitimes.fien

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Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC

aljazeera.comen

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Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC

theuknews.comen

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Sep 2, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC

vocm.comen

PM Carney Condemns Suspected Russian Plot Targeting Ukrainian Planes

Sep 2, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

omanobserver.omen

EU summons Russian envoy after Germany drone 'attack'

Sep 2, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC

timesfreepress.comen

EU's Kallas calls alleged Russian drone plot 'state sponsored terrorism' as Europe mulls a response

Sep 2, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

thehindu.comen

Attempted airport attack state sponsored terrorism: EU foreign policy chief

Sep 2, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC

time.comen

E.U. Chief Likens Alleged Russian Drone Plot to 'Terrorism'

Sep 2, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC