Russia said it is closing the German Consulate-General in St. Petersburg. The move is described as retaliation for Berlin closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.
WHO:Russia
WHAT:Russia said it was closing the German Consulate-General in St. Petersburg.
WHEN:Sep 7, 2026
WHERE:St. Petersburg, Russia
WHY:It said the closure is retaliation for Berlin closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.
