diplomacyMonday, September 7, 20262 sources
Russia Closes German Consulate in St. Petersburg Amid Drone Attack Dispute
Russia ordered the closure of the German consulate general in St. Petersburg on September 7, 2026, following Germany's accusation that Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in early August. The move marks a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Russia announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg through state media, citing Germany's accusations of Russian involvement in the drone attack at Leipzig Airport. Germany, in turn, had previously closed Russian diplomatic premises in Bonn and Berlin following similar allegations. The closure of the consulate represents a direct response to Germany's diplomatic actions, signaling a deepening rift between the two countries.
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IndependentKyiv IndependentSep 7, 08:02 PM
Russia to close German consulate in St. Petersburg amid Leipzig drone attack disputeThe step comes after Germany accused Russia of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in early August and said it was closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin.
StateTASSSep 7, 06:17 PM
Russia orders closure of German consulate general in St. Petersburg — statement - tass.comRussia orders closure of German consulate general in St. Petersburg — statement tass.com