Russia Closes German Consulate in St. Petersburg After Drone Spat

Russia officially closed the German consulate in St. Petersburg on September 7, 2026, citing a diplomatic incident involving drones. The Straits Times reported that the closure followed a dispute over drone activity. Meanwhile, Kommersant noted that Russia had previously demanded Germany close its consulate in the city. The exact nature of the drone incident remains unspecified in the sources, though both outlets agree on the closure and the demand.