Russia shuts German consulate in St. Petersburg in tit-for-tat move after Leipzig drone incident
Russia's Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg, a move that reflects the ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Sep 7, 2026 at 12:34 PM ET
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Russia shuts German consulate in St. Petersburg in tit-for-tat move after Leipzig drone incident(opens original report in a new tab)Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg — ABC News
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