Russia announces it is closing Germany’s consulate in St. Petersburg, saying it will end its operations there. Multiple outlets report the decision is announced by Russia’s Foreign Ministry.
The move follows Germany’s earlier actions against Russian diplomatic facilities. Deutsche Welle and other reports link the consulate closure to Germany shutting down Russia’s consulate in Bonn and closing Russia’s cultural center in Berlin. The Washington Times characterizes the development as part of broader “tit-for-tat” measures amid continuing tensions between the countries.
The Moscow Times adds operational detail, saying Russia gives German diplomats and employees at the consulate in St. Petersburg a deadline of Sept. 18 to stop working and leave Russia. Other outlets focus primarily on the announcement and the diplomatic context rather than the timing of departures.
