Russia Closes German Consulate in Retaliation Over Drone Plot Accusations

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Russia announced Monday the closure of Germany's consulate-general in St. Petersburg, retaliating against Berlin's decision to shut Russian diplomatic and cultural facilities over an alleged drone attack plot. Germany took its measures after accusing Russia of a drone attack attempt on Leipzig/Halle Airport, a claim the Kremlin dismissed as absurd. Moscow ordered the German consulate to close by September 18 and Goethe-Institut staff to leave by September 13. The dispute stems from a drone found in a restricted airport area on August 5. President Vladimir Putin rejected the accusations, accusing Berlin of planting evidence and diverting attention from domestic issues.


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