Russia shuts German consulate in St. Petersburg in tit-for-tat move after Leipzig drone incident
Summary
Russia announced it will close the German consulate in St. Petersburg and has ordered German staff to leave by September 18. This action follows Germany's closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and cultural centers in Berlin, after Germany accused Russia of a drone attack near Leipzig airport.Key Facts
- Russia is closing the German consulate in St. Petersburg and asking workers to leave by Sept. 18.
- Russia is also closing German cultural centers called Goethe-Institut in Moscow and St. Petersburg, with workers leaving by Sunday.
- Germany closed the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural center in Berlin earlier.
- Germany blamed Russia for a drone attack attempt on August 4 near Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- The drone was carrying explosives and was found near a Ukrainian plane but was defused safely.
- Russia denies involvement, calling the accusations a provocation.
- Both countries view these actions as retaliation for the other’s decisions.
- Western officials suspect Russia of sabotaging efforts supporting Ukraine, which Russia denies.
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