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Russia Closes German Consulate in St. Petersburg Following Leipzig Drone Incident

Russia's Foreign Ministry announced the closure of the German Consulate in St. Petersburg, requiring its staff to leave by September 18. This decision follows Germany's accusations of Russian involvement in a drone attack in Leipzig and is viewed as retaliation for Germany's closure of Russian diplomatic facilities.

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Russia's Foreign Ministry announced the closure of the German Consulate in St. Petersburg, requiring its staff to leave by September 18. This decision follows Germany's accusations of Russian involvement in a drone attack in Leipzig and is viewed as retaliation for Germany's closure of Russian diplomatic facilities.

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Russia shuts German Consulate in St. Petersburg in tit-for-tat move after Leipzig drone incident

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Russia Closes German Consulate in St. Petersburg Following Leipzig Drone Incident