Germany summons Russian envoy over threats

Germany summoned Russia's ambassador over Moscow's publication of drone manufacturer addresses, calling it a threat to weaken support for Ukraine.

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Berlin, Germany

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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 15:10 UTC

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The German Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador Sergey Nechaev to Berlin in response to the Russian Defense Ministry publishing the addresses of drone manufacturers for Ukraine located in Europe. Germany characterized the act as 'direct threats from Russia against targets in Germany,' stating it is an attempt to weaken German support for Ukraine and test European unity. The diplomatic protest underscores the escalating tensions between Berlin and Moscow over Russia's efforts to disrupt Western military aid to Kyiv.

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20 AprIntel Slava

The message provides the specific reason for the summons: the publication by the Russian Ministry of Defense of objects where weapons for Ukraine are produced.

20 AprОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

The message provides the specific date (April 15) of the Russian MoD's publication of addresses and includes the full statement from the German Foreign Ministry.

e/eineurope · topic · T-02277cycle Monday, 20 April 2026 at 15:10 UTC · first reported 20 Apr