Russia has ordered the closure of the German General Consulate in St. Petersburg, requiring staff to leave by September 18. This decision follows the closure of all Goethe institutions in Russia and comes amid escalating tensions after Germany's involvement in a drug attack at Leipzig/Halle airport. The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized Germany's actions, describing them as a significant mistake that complicates diplomatic relations.
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