Russia ordered closure of Germany's consulate general in St. Petersburg by September 18, 2026, in retaliation for Germany's closure of Russia's consulate in Bonn and cultural centers. The tit-for-tat move escalated a diplomatic dispute stemming from Germany's accusations that Russia attempted a drone attack.
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Russia closes German consulate in St Petersburg after drone spat Reuters
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MOSCOW, Sept 7 - Russia said on Monday it was closing down the German Consulate-General in St. Petersburg in retaliation for Berlin's decision to close the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.
Russia will shutter the German consulate in St. Petersburg, deepening a diplomatic dispute that began with Germany accusing Moscow of responsibility for a failed drone attack.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg.
The tit-for-tat reaction comes after Germany said it is shutting down Russia's consulate in Bonn and its cultural center in Berlin.
Russia says it is closing German consulate in St. Petersburg The tit-for-tat reaction comes after Germany said it is shutting down Russia's consulate in Bonn and its cultural center in Berlin. www.dw.com/en/a-7914990... The tit-for-tat reaction comes after Germany said it is shutting down Russia's consulate in Bonn and its cultural center in Berlin.
Russia announces the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg AP News
Moscow gave diplomats and employees at the German consulate in St. Petersburg until Sept. 18 to cease operations and leave Russia. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Monday it was shuttering the German consulate in St.
The step comes after Germany accused Russia of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in early August and said it was closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin.
Russia's Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg, a move that reflects the ongoing tensions between the two countries.
KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russia to close German consulate in St. Petersburg amid Leipzig drone attack dispute https:// kyivindependent.com/russia-to- close-german-consulate-in-st-petersburg/ The step comes after Germany accused Russia of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in early August and said it was closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin. # Ukraine
Russia closed a German consulate general in St Petersburg following Berlin's decision to close a Russian consulate and accusations that the Kremlin had attempted a drone attack at a German airport.
KYIV POST: Russia Closes German Consulate General in St. Petersburg, Goethe-Institut Branches https://www. kyivpost.com/post/83970 Russia's Foreign Ministry announced it is closing the German Consulate General in St. Petersburg and all Goethe-Institut branches in the country on Monday, in response to Germany shutting down Russian cultural and diplomatic institutions. The escalation follows Germany
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sept. 7 that Germany’s consulate general in St. Petersburg must cease operations by Sept. 18 and that its staff must leave Russia by the same date [japantoday.com#1][dw.com#1][pbs.org#1][politico.eu#1][meduza.io#1]. Moscow also reaffirmed the closure of Goethe-Institut cultural centers in Russia, with their staff ordered to leave by Sept. 13 [dw.com#1][pbs.or