Russia Closes German Consulate in St Petersburg After Drone Spat

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Russia announced Monday it is closing the German Consulate-General in St. Petersburg, retaliating for Berlin's shutdown of Russian diplomatic facilities in Bonn and Berlin. The consulate must cease operations by September 18. Germany took its actions after accusing Moscow of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, a claim Russia dismissed as an absurd fabrication. Russia also ordered Goethe-Institut cultural centres to halt activities, with staff required to leave by September 13. Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed Germany for provoking a new escalation in bilateral relations, stating Berlin bears full responsibility for the consequences. The move deepens tensions between the two countries.


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