Ukraine war: Germany orders Russia to close 4 out of its 5 consulates in a tit-for-tat move

Germany says it has told Russia to close four out of five consulates in Germany in a tit-for-tat move after Moscow set a limit for the number of German embassy staff and related bodies that can operate in Russia

He said that Russia will be allowed to continue operating the embassy in Berlin and one further consulate after the end of the year.

The move reflects a new low in relations between Moscow and Berlin since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Burger said that the move was regrettable, but added that the war meant there was “simply no basis” for numerous bilateral activities between the two countries anymore.

“But it is the behavior of the Russian side that has brought us into this situation,” he said.

Burger said Germany's decision to concentrate its remaining staff in the embassy and a key consulate will “preserve the diplomatic presence in Russia.” Bountiful news report.