Russia shutters German consulate as diplomatic freeze deepens
- Moscow retaliates after similar move from Berlin last week citing failed drone attack on airport.
- Moscow has ordered the closure of the German consulate in St Petersburg.
- Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that the consulate in the second city must cease operations by September 18.
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- Moscow retaliates after similar move from Berlin last week citing failed drone attack on airport.
- Moscow has ordered the closure of the German consulate in St Petersburg.
- Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that the consulate in the second city must cease operations by September 18.
Sources: Al Jazeera