The German government has ordered the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and announced other measures against Moscow following what it described as a Russian “hybrid attack” involving drones at Leipzig Airport.
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, announced the measures at a joint press conference with the country’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, on Tuesday.
Wadephul accused Russia of engaging in a series of activities aimed at destabilising and intimidating Germany and other European countries.
“The dangerous conduct of the Russian Federation described just now is part of a long series of attempts to destabilise, spread disinformation, threaten, sabotage and show aggression towards Europe,” Wadephul said in a statement made available to our correspondent on Wednesday.
“Unfortunately, Germany is no exception here. Russia’s leadership is treating our country with blatant hostility,” he added.
