Russia shutters German cultural centers in response to Germany closing Russian centers | DW News

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Russia says it will close Germany's three Goethe-Institut cultural centers, in response to Germany shutting down the Russian House in Berlin and a consulate in Bonn. Diplomatic tensions have escalated over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport that Berlin blames on Moscow. Meanwhile Germans are increasingly concerned about potential Russian hybrid attacks across their country. Chapter Breakdown: 00:00 Russia to close German cultural centers 00:56 Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Russian House symbol of post-war relations with Germany 01:46 Goethe Institute statement: “The end of an era” 03:09 DW political correspondent Simon Young provides analysis 03:23 Significance of the latest tit-for-tat escalation 04:05 Some evidence suggests Russian House was a hub for Russian espionage 04:35 The failed drone attack against Leipzig airport led to the current measures 05:42 Likely follow-up measures: increased pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet, tougher entry conditions for Russian citizen

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