Russia shutters German cultural centers in response to Germany closing Russian centers | DW News

Russia says it will close Germany's three Goethe-Institut cultural centers, in response to Germany shutting down the Russian House in Berlin and a consulate in Bonn. Diplomatic tensions have escalated over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport that Berlin blames on Moscow. Meanwhile Germans are increasingly concerned about potential Russian hybrid attacks across their country.

Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 Russia to close German cultural centers
00:56 Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Russian House symbol of post-war relations with Germany
01:46 Goethe Institute statement: “The end of an era”
03:09 DW political correspondent Simon Young provides analysis
03:23 Significance of the latest tit-for-tat escalation
04:05 Some evidence suggests Russian House was a hub for Russian espionage
04:35 The failed drone attack against Leipzig airport led to the current measures
05:42 Likely follow-up measures: increased pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet, tougher entry conditions for Russian citizens
07:01 Political background to attack near Munich defense firm likely, but Russian involvement uncertain
07:50 Public stance on threat of hybrid attacks

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