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Russia shutters German Goethe-Institut branches over Leipzig sabotage row

Russia will close German Goethe-Institut cultural centers in retaliation for Berlin's allegations regarding the Leipzig airport drone sabotage, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Sept. 3.

3 September, 02:02 PM

Secretary Rubio confirms US-Russia embassy staff restoration

The United States and Russia have agreed to restore their embassy staffing levels following negotiations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Feb. 18, according to The Associated Press.

18 February 2025, 05:08 PM

Embassies in Kyiv close amid missile threat

Four foreign embassies in Kyiv closed their doors to visitors on Wednesday, Nov. 20, following warnings from the United States about a "serious" risk of a large-scale Russian missile strike on Ukraine.

20 November 2024, 12:26 PM

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