Germany Closes Consulates in Response to Russia, Says Medvedev

Germany closed its consulates in response to Russia's actions, according to Russian President Vladimir Medvedev. The decision was framed as a direct countermeasure to Russia's policies. Medvedev also claimed Germany had suffered significant losses due to its refusal to cooperate with Russia, though no specific details were provided. The closure of consulates is a significant diplomatic move, indicating a breakdown in bilateral relations. The exact locations of the closed consulates were not specified in the reports. Medvedev's statements were reported by Russian state media, with no immediate response from German officials. Sources from ria-novosti provided the information, but no additional sources were cited. The reports did not include direct statements from German officials, leaving the official stance of Germany unconfirmed.