Russia orders Germany to shut its St. Petersburg consulate

The short version

• Russia's Foreign Ministry directed Germany's consulate in St. Petersburg to cease operations by September 18.[Deutsche Welle]
• The move retaliates against Germany's closure of Russia's consulate in Bonn and a cultural facility in Berlin.[Deutsche Welle]
• The dispute stems from German accusations that Moscow attempted a drone attack at Leipzig Airport, which Russia denies.[Associated Press]

Key facts

• Russia ordered Germany's consulate in St. Petersburg to shut down and end operations by September 18.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle]
• The closure retaliates against Germany's decision to shut down Russia's consulate in Bonn and a cultural center in Berlin.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle]
• Germany accused Russia of an attempted drone attack on August 4 at Leipzig Airport, which Moscow has denied.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle]

Sources

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• Russia announces it is closing Germany's consulate in St. PetersburgDeutsche Welle
• Russia announces the closure of the German consulate in St. PetersburgAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press