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Post by sevenofnine on May 31, 2023 10:51:58 GMT -5
Germany getting serious about Russia The German Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced that Berlin was revoking the licenses of four of the five Russian consulates in a retaliatory measure against Moscow. The move comes after the Russian governmentset an upper limit of 350 for the number of German government officials, including those working in cultural institutions and schools, who can stay in Russia. What's behind the decision? A German Foreign Ministry spokesman told reporters that the measure was intended to create a "parity of personnel and structures" between the two countries. The spokesman said Russia had "taken a step of escalation" in limiting the German presence. "This unjustified decision is forcing the German government to make a very significant cut in all areas of its presence in Russia," he said. After the end of the year, Russia will only be allowed to continue operating the embassy in Berlin and one further consulate. www.dw.com/en/germany-orders-closure-of-4-out-of-5-russian-consulates/a-65782164
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