WorldRussia to close German consulate in St. Petersburg amid Leipzig drone attack dispute

Russia said it will shut Germany’s consulate in St. Petersburg by Sept. 18 and require its staff to leave, while Goethe-Institut branches across Russia must close by Sept. 13. Moscow called the move retaliation for Germany’s closure of Russian diplomatic and cultural sites after Berlin accused Russia of attempting a drone attack at Leipzig Airport in early August.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-07 16:02Original