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In the wake of Western sanctions against Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, Germany closed the Russian consulate general in Bonn.
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German sanctions against Russia That's why the closure of the consulate general in Bonn hurts Moscow so much
With the Consulate General in Bonn, Moscow is losing an important hub. The former Russian embassy in the Federal Republic also serves as a base for intelligence operations for the Putin government.
September 5, 2026, 7:03 a.m
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