00:00European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that incidents such as last month's Russian drone sabotage in
00:08Germany had become the new normal, marking a further escalation of Russian activity in European Union soil.
00:15Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a new era of European
00:24security and urged Europeans to realize that everyday infrastructure 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. We have to step up. And that
00:44means being ready to respond to Russia's recklessness faster and better. We must treat our everyday infrastructure as frontline targets
00:54and protect them accordingly. And 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 from supporting
01:09Ukraine, they are mistaken. Our unity is unshaken. Our support to Ukraine is clear.
01:17On Tuesday, Germany accused Russia of being responsible for the drone attack targeting Leipzig Airport last month. EU foreign ministers
01:26are expected later this week to announce a, quote, clear response to Russia, including additional sanctions.
