The consulate does not employ foreign nationals
Sergey Nechayev recalled that the Consulate General in Bonn was the last of five Russian consulates general operating in Germany
Foreign ministry instructs German consulate workers to leave Russia by September 18
Germany has ordered the closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn amid allegations it served as a hub for espionage and hybrid operations across Europe.
The tit-for-tat reaction comes after Germany said it is shutting down Russia's consulate in Bonn and its cultural center in Berlin.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg
All its employees should leave the Russian Federation no later than September 18, 2026