Russia Closes German Consulate After Germany Shuts Russian Sites
Russia's Foreign Ministry is closing Germany's consulate in St.
Petersburg, Russia. This follows Germany's decision to close Russian sites.
Germany is closing Russia's consulate in Bonn, Germany. Germany is also closing Russia's cultural center in Berlin, Germany.
Deutsche Welle called Russia's move a matching response. Moscow called it retaliation instead.
Reports say the closures started after a drone attack in Leipzig, Germany. Germany blamed Russia for that attack.
Russia's president denied the accusation. The dispute comes amid tension over Germany's support for Ukraine.
Klear Note — Consulates help citizens abroad and handle official services between countries. Cultural centers support language, arts, and other cultural exchanges.
Key Terms 2
- Deutsche Welle A German international news broadcaster.
- consulate An office where a country's officials help its citizens abroad.