Germany summons Russian ambassador after 'threats' targeting firms linked to Ukraine

Germany has summoned Russia’s ambassador over what it described as “direct threats” against targets in the country, according to a statement from Berlin’s Federal Foreign Office.

Officials said the threats are linked to Germany’s support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia, though specific details were not disclosed.

“Our response is clear: we will not be intimidated. Such threats and all forms of espionage in Germany are completely unacceptable,” the foreign ministry said in a social media post.

The Russian embassy has not commented.

The move follows a statement from Russia’s Ministry of Defence last week listing 21 companies it claims are linked to Ukrainian defence production. At least thee German firms were identified as suppliers of drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles.

“The European public should not only clearly understand the underlying causes of the threats to their safety, but also know the addresses, as well as the location of ‘Ukrainian’ and ‘joint’ companies producing UAVs and their components for Ukraine in their countries,” the Russian ministry said.

Germany and Ukraine recently agreed to deepen defence cooperation, including joint work on air defence and drone production.

Separately, Russian authorities said they had arrested a German woman in Pyatigorsk, alleging she was involved in a Ukrainian-backed plot.