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  "id": 5095927,
  "title": "Germany shuts Russian consulate over drone attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/germany-shuts-russian-consulate-over-drone-attack-5095927",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:44:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/germany-shuts-russian-consulate-over-drone-attack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Germany has decided to shut down the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and take additional steps against Russia following a drone attack at Leipzig Airport. This comes after Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, in a joint press conference with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, described the incident as part of a series of efforts by Russia to destabilize and intimidate Germany and other European nations. Wadephul stated that Russia's actions, including spreading disinformation and aggression, reveal a lack of willingness to compromise on peace. Germany remains committed to its security policies and solidarity with Ukraine, while maintaining its defense cooperation with allies. The Russian Consulate in Bonn will close on September 18, and there will be a termination of the lease for the Russian House in Berlin.",
  "summary": "Germany has ordered the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and announced further measures against Moscow after a drone attack at Leipzig Airp Read More: https://punchng.com/germany-shuts-russian-consulate-over-drone-attack/",
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        "published": "2026-08-25T14:51:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Number of injured in Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 9 - data as of 2:00 p.m.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/number-of-injured-in-russian-attack-on-kyiv-rises-to-9-data-as-of-2",
        "published": "2026-09-02T11:55:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Russian Shahed drones attack Kyiv university during classes – Zelenskyy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/russian-shahed-drones-attack-kyiv-university-during-classes-zelenskyy",
        "published": "2026-09-02T12:19:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Germany shuts Russian consulate over drone attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/germany-shuts-russian-consulate-over-drone-attack",
        "published": "2026-09-02T13:12:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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