Germany accused Russia of orchestrating a hybrid attack using drones at Leipzig airport on August 4. In response, Germany closed the Russian consulate in Bonn and the cultural centre in Berlin, prompting Russia to announce possible countermeasures, including the closure of Goethe Institute branches in Russia. The situation sparked discussions on how Europe should react to such incidents.
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The German government officially accused Russia of orchestrating a hybrid drone attack at Leipzig airport. In response to the incident that occurred on August 4, Germany will close its consulate in Bonn and the cultural center 'Russian House' in Berlin, as well as tighten entry controls for Russian citizens.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg and Goethe-Institut branches. This decision is a response to Germany's actions following the drone incident at Leipzig Airport, for which Berlin blamed Russia.
Germany has expelled more than 150 Russian diplomats and their families in response to a drone attack in Leipzig. The German government has also closed Russian institutions in the country. Moscow denies the allegations.
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