Germany Closes Russian House in Berlin
Germany's decision to close the Russian House in Berlin and terminate its cultural agreement was met with criticism from Russian officials and public figures, who condemned the move as unjust and expressed solidarity with Russia's response.
Consensus
- Germany announced the closure of the Russian House in Berlin.
- Germany terminated the agreement on the operation of the Russian House in Berlin.
- Russia responded by demanding the closure of Goethe Institutes in Russia and the withdrawal of Germany's general consulate in St. Petersburg.
- The closure was announced on 1 September.
- The Russian House received a large number of messages and calls from both Russian and German contacts.
Points of divergence
- The acting director of the Russian House, Svetlana Nekrasova, stated that German acquaintances and strangers expressed support and said they did not identify with the German government's position. — vesti
- Director Nikita Mikhalkov said Russia is a bridge between East and West and that the closure of the Russian House means 'happy journey' for Germany. — vm
- Stefan Tuman, founder of the German defense company Donaustahl, claimed that Russia and Germany are already involved in armed confrontation. — vm
- Rodion Miroshnik stated that Berlin believes it can do anything while Russia is limited to what is permitted. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (9 sources)
- In Germany, the government's decision to close the Russian House in Berlin is not supported — Вести
- Moscow Disappointed by Closing of Russian House in Germany — Вести
- Nechaev stated that Russia will respond to the closure of the Russian House in Berlin — Вести
- Lavrov commented on the decision of Germany to close the Russian consulate in Bonn — Вести
- Zakharova explained why the Russian House in Berlin was closed — Вести
- Berlin believes it can do everything, while Moscow can only do what is allowed, TASS Rodion Miroshnik said. Thus he commented... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Expert Lukyanov: Berlin did not decide long ago to close the Russian House — Вести
- Nikita Mikhalkov wished Germany a 'happy road' after closing the Russian House — Вечерняя Москва
- Mikhalkov: Russia ready to mirror response to closure of Russian House in Berlin — Вечерняя Москва
Key entities
- Russian House
- Russia
- Berlin
- Moscow
- FRG
- Germany
- Nikita Mikhalkov
- MID
- IT 'News'
- TASS
- Rodyon Miroshnik
- Maria Zakharov
- IT 'News'
- Bonne
- Russian House of Science and Culture
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