
The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said that the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Germany is aimed at limiting the activities of Russian diplomats in preparation for the elections.
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Relations between Russia and Germany remain tense amid the current geopolitical situation. Diplomatic contacts between the countries are maintained despite the closure of a number of consular offices.
The German authorities decided to close the Russian Consulate General in order to deal a “blow” to the work of Russian diplomats in Germany in preparation for the elections. Their target was named by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, as quoted by TASS.
Earlier, German Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Giese said that Russia and Germany maintain diplomatic contacts, despite the increased tension in relations between the two countries. According to him, the embassy of the Russian Federation still operates in the European country.
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