Speaking to the Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK), Lavrov evaluated Germany's approach towards Russia.

Recalling that Germany took decisions against Russia last week, citing the discovery of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at Leipzig-Halle Airport, Lavrov pointed out that these decisions included the closure of Russia's Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin.

Lavrov continued:

"They (the Germans) found a UAV and reported that it belonged to Russia. Nobody investigated the truth of the matter. This is, in fact, the beginning of a real war. I recall that the Germans also closed their diplomatic missions before World War II. This is absolutely unacceptable. They want war again."

Minister Lavrov emphasized that Germany has not learned from its history.

The Incident

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

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

On September 1, the German government announced a series of measures, stating that findings from the investigation into the incident indicated Russia's responsibility.

As per the decision, Russia's Consulate General in Bonn will be closed as of September 18, the contract related to the Russian House in Berlin will be terminated, entry controls for Russian citizens will be tightened, and pressure on Russia's so-called shadow fleet will be increased.