Russia to close German cultural centers amid deepening tensions with Europe over supporting Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced the move in statements carried by Russian newswires. It comes after Germany said it would close the Russian House in Berlin.
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3 sourcesRussia will close German cultural centers as Moscow and Europe spar over Ukraine
Russia to close German cultural centers as Moscow and Europe spar over Ukraine
Russia will close Germany's Goethe-Institut cultural centers
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3 sourcesRussia to close German cultural centers amid deepening tensions with Europe over supporting Ukraine
Rising tensions see Russia close German cultural centers
Russia will close Germany’s Goethe-Institut cultural centers
Moscow will close German cultural centers across Russia after Berlin accuses Kremlin of airport drone plot
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4 sourcesRussia to shut German cultural centers as Moscow-Berlin tensions escalate over Ukraine
Russia to close German cultural centers as Moscow and Europe spar over Ukraine
Russia will close German cultural centers as Moscow and Europe spar over Ukraine
Russia to close German cultural centers and end ‘their cultural presence in Russia’
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Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate
Russia to shut Goethe-Institut branches in response to Germany closing Russian House
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