Russia closes German consulate in St. Petersburg in retaliation

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Russia announced Monday it will close Germany's consulate in St. Petersburg by September 18, retaliating after Germany shut Russia's consulate in Bonn and its cultural center in Berlin. The Russian Foreign Ministry blamed Berlin for provoking escalation, saying Germany bears full responsibility. Russia also ordered all Goethe-Institut branches closed, with staff required to leave by September 13. These actions follow Germany's accusations that Russia orchestrated an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport, which the EU called "state sponsored terrorism." Russia's foreign minister rejected the claims, calling them "the beginning of a real war."


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