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Von der Leyen: Russian drone incidents in Europe are the 'new normal'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance must have the capabilities it needs to address such threats.

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00:00European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that incidents such
00:05as last month's Russian drone sabotage in Germany had become the new normal, marking
00:11a further escalation of Russian activity in European Union soil.
00:15Speaking alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, von der Leyen said Europe must
00:21prepare for a new era of European security, and urged Europeans to realise that everyday
00:27infrastructure have become targets, while Rutte vowed NATO will continue its support
00:33for Ukraine.
00:34Europeans are faced with the hard truth that this is the new normal.
00:41We have to step up, and that means being ready to respond to Russia's recklessness faster
00:48and better.
00:49We must treat our everyday infrastructure as frontline targets and protect them accordingly.
00:56And we will support any member state Russia targets.
01:01If Russia thinks we will be divided by the threats, or if they think we will be deterred
01:09from supporting Ukraine, they are mistaken.
01:12Our unity is unshaken.
01:15Our support to Ukraine is clear.
01:17On Tuesday, Germany accused Russia of being responsible for the drone attack targeting Lipzig
01:24airport last month.
01:25EU foreign ministers are expected later this week to announce a, quote, clear response to
01:31Russia, including additional sanctions.
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01:34So
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