Russia shuts Berlin-linked consulate and Goethe centers
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the closure of the German Consulate General in Saint Petersburg and the Goethe Institute cultural centers in Russia, in response to Berlin's decisions against Russian institutions, including the closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and the "Russian House" cultural center. It indicated that Russia will cease operations of the German consulate in Saint Petersburg before September 18, and the Goethe Institute centers by September 13. This move reflects an escalation of tensions between the two countries following German accusations against Moscow regarding responsibility for an unmanned drone aircraft incident near Leipzig-Halle Airport. Moscow considered that Germany has reignited the tensions and has taken responsibility for the damages caused by these escalation measures, which come amid ongoing disputes over security and political issues between the two nations.
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