Russia Closes German Consulate in St Petersburg Amid Drone Attack Row

Russia has shut down the German consulate in St Petersburg, marking a further deterioration in relations between Moscow and Berlin. The move follows Germany's accusation that Russia orchestrated a drone attack on Leipzig airport. Ties between the two countries had already been severely strained since Russia launched its military offensive in Ukraine. The consulate closure represents one of the most significant diplomatic escalations between the two nations in recent times.