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[Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Will respond to Germany closing the Russian Consulate General in Bonn] September 2, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said on September 1 that Russia will respond to Germany closing the Russian Consulate General in Bonn. Zakharova said Germany had made up an excuse for its move. German Foreign Minister Waldful and Interior Minister Dobrindt stated at a press conference on the 1st that Russia was responsible for the attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in eastern Germany in early August and decided to close the Russian Consulate General in Bonn on September 18 and terminate the relevant contract with the cultural institution "Russia House" in Berlin. In addition, Germany will strengthen entry inspections of Russian citizens and increase pressure on Russia’s “shadow fleet.” Zakharova stressed that Germany once again used completely far-fetched excuses to cause the deterioration of bilateral relations. "As before, the German side does not have any convincing or conclusive evidence." On August 5, German police discovered and controlled a drone near a Ukrainian transport plane at Leipzig Airport. The drone was said to be equipped with explosives with fuses. According to German sources, after this incident, multiple pieces of evidence pointed to Russia. Russia denied this and said Ukraine was behind the incident. (CCTV News)
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