Russia closes all Goethe-Institut branches in the country

Published Sep 3, 04:18 AM UTC

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Russia has announced the closure of branches of the Goethe-Institut, the German cultural institute, following allegations related to a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The news was reported by the Interfax news agency, citing Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The decision marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between Russia and Germany, linking the cultural organization to an alleged security breach. The Goethe-Institut, which promotes German language and cultural exchange, has multiple branches in Russia. The closure is seen as a retaliatory measure by Moscow, though specific details of the accusations remain unclear. The incident underscores the deteriorating relations between Russia and Western nations amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

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Russia has announced the closure of branches of the Goethe-Institut, following allegations related to the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

The news agency Interfax reported the development, citing Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

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Original headline: Russland schließt Niederlassungen des Goethe-Instituts

Original language: DE

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