Russia revokes consent for German Consulate General in St. Petersburg, Goethe centers to close

Russia has withdrawn its consent for the operation of Germany's Consulate General in St. Petersburg, and Germany's Goethe cultural centers will also cease activities. This marks a further deterioration in bilateral relations, likely a retaliatory move amid ongoing diplomatic tensions. The exact trigger and scope of impact remain unclear, but it signals continued escalation in Russia-Germany friction.