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The German Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador following recent statements from Moscow that targeted European drone manufacturers supporting Ukraine.
German officials issued a formal protest against what they described as intimidation tactics directed at companies operating within Europe, according to Suspilne News on April 20.
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The German Foreign Ministry emphasized that these direct threats against targets located in Germany are an attempt to undermine European unity and reduce support for Ukraine.
The ministry stated that Germany would not be intimidated by such actions and noted that both threats and espionage activities are entirely unacceptable.
The tension began on April 15 when the Russian Defense Ministry published two lists of European companies that it claims are involved in the production of strike drones or components for the Ukrainian military.
The first list, titled "Branches of Ukrainian Companies in Europe," included 11 entities across several cities, including London, Munich, Riga, Vilnius, and Prague. A second list identified 10 additional foreign companies located in cities such as Madrid, Venice, and Haifa.
Moscow claimed the lists were published so that European citizens would understand the risks to their security and know the locations of facilities producing drone technology.
Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, referred to the companies as "a list of potential targets for the Russian armed forces" and suggested that strikes against these locations would depend on how the situation develops during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russian Ambassador Alexander Zmeyevskyy after Moscow issued threats against European nations involved in joint drone production with Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Petr Macinka ordered the meeting to express a strong protest, labeling Russia's rhetoric against Czech entities as completely unacceptable.
During the discussion, Czech officials emphasized that their support for Ukraine was based on international law and reminded the ambassador that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine remained the primary cause of regional instability.
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