Russia announced on September 3, 2026, that it would shutter German cultural centers across the country in retaliation after Berlin blamed Moscow for an airport drone plot. The move escalates tensions following accusations of Russian sabotage campaigns across Europe.
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Russia says it will shutter German cultural centers across the country.
Russia to close German cultural centers after Berlin blames Moscow for airport drone plot AP News
Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of sabotage and disruption with the aim of undermining support for Ukraine and destabilising European nations.