Whitaker made a post on his account on the social media platform of the US-based X company regarding the issue, following Germany's announcement of measures against Russia.

Noting that the US stands in solidarity with Germany and all allies against "attempts to create harm and chaos on NATO territory," Whitaker stated, "We maintain our commitment to NATO's collective defense and are aware that allies must increase their own capabilities to deter all threats to the Alliance."

UAV Found at Leipzig-Halle Airport

On August 4, a UAV believed to contain an explosive device was found near a Ukrainian transport plane at Leipzig-Halle Airport in Germany.

US intelligence had claimed that the characteristics of the found explosive-laden UAV were "specific" to Russian military intelligence.

Germany had accused Russia due to the incident and yesterday announced measures such as the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn as of September 18 and the termination of the contract related to the Russian House in Berlin.