Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate

Russia has announced the closure of Goethe-Institut cultural centres in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Yekaterinburg in response to Germany's decision to shut down a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that this decision marks the end of Germany's cultural presence in Russia. Tensions have escalated following an incident involving an explosive-laden drone near Leipzig airport, which Germany attributes to Russia.