Macron Backs Fresh EU Sanctions on Russia After Leipzig Drone Incident

French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced support for additional European Union sanctions against Russia, following an attempted drone attack in Leipzig that German authorities have attributed to Moscow.

In a statement posted on social media platform X on Tuesday, Macron said, "We must be united in support to Ukraine, France will continue to play its full part." The remarks signal France's backing for a coordinated European response to the incident.

The attempted drone attack in Leipzig has heightened tensions between European nations and Russia, with Germany pointing to Russian involvement. Macron's endorsement of new sanctions reflects a broader European push to maintain pressure on Moscow over its actions.

France's position underscores the continued alignment among EU member states on the Ukraine issue, even as the conflict enters a new phase. The proposed sanctions would mark another step in Europe's ongoing effort to hold Russia accountable for activities deemed threatening to member states.