# Russia announces closure of German consulate in St. Petersburg

https://mins.news/en/item/48514

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-07 14:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/4xHifxJ

> Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced that Germany’s consulate in St. Petersburg will close, a move reflecting ongoing tensions between the two countries.

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