Russia shutters German consulate, Goethe cultural centres
Russia has announced measures against Germany’s “unfriendly actions” taken in protest over the attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August. Last week, Germany ordered the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and terminated the lease for the Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin. Moscow retaliated in the same vein on Monday by […] Russia shutters German…
Russia has responded to Germany's recent "unfriendly actions" following an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August by closing its Russian Consulate General in Bonn and terminating the lease for the Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin. In retaliation, Moscow revoked its consent for the German Consulate General in Saint Petersburg to function, with the diplomatic mission set to close by September 18.
By September 13, the Goethe cultural centres must also cease operations, with their staff members departing Russia by that same date.
The Foreign Ministry in Russia stated that the note handed to Germany highlighted Berlin's role in provoking a new escalation in bilateral relations. The incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, which involved a potential assault on cargo planes, has been condemned by the United Kingdom, the European Union, and NATO. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen referred to the event as an attempt on the lives of those on board the aircraft.
President Vladimir Putin dismissed accusations of Russia being wrongly blamed, asserting that Berlin had fabricated evidence to divert attention from domestic political matters.
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