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Russia says Germany's closure of its consulate in Bonn is absurd

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Posted on September 3, 2026

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· Last updated: September 3, 2026

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Kremlin Criticizes Germany for Closing Russian Consulate in Bonn After Drone Incident

Germany's Closure of Russian Consulate and Kremlin's Reaction

Background of the Incident

MOSCOW, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Germany was displaying an inconsistent and absurd position by choosing to shutter the Russian consulate in Bonn, a decision Berlin took after a drone incident at the Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Germany's Response Measures

Germany's response measures included the closure of a Russian cultural centre in Berlin and the consulate in Bonn. On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin accused Germany of planting evidence in order to blame Moscow for the incident.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Lucy Papachristou; Editing by Gleb Bryanski)

Key Takeaways

  • Germany deems the drone incident a hybrid attack and holds Russia responsible, leading to diplomatic and security measures including closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin (tagesschau.de)
  • President Putin has rejected the allegations, claiming Germany planted evidence to scapegoat Russia amid domestic political issues (devdiscourse.com)
  • Germany’s actions have drawn support from the EU, which is considering broader sanctions against Russia’s military complex and its 'shadow fleet' in response to what’s seen as state-sponsored hybrid aggression (internazionale.it)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Germany close the Russian consulate in Bonn?
Germany closed the Russian consulate in Bonn following a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
How did the Kremlin react to the consulate closure?
The Kremlin called Germany's decision inconsistent and absurd.
What measures did Germany take against Russia after the drone incident?
Germany shut the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.
What accusation did President Putin make against Germany?
President Putin accused Germany of planting evidence to blame Moscow for the drone incident.

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