Germany mulls shuttering Russian cultural center in Berlin, media reports
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Germany considers closing the “Russian home” in BerlinBerlin is studying the termination of the agreement on the work of the “Russian House” due to suspicions of espionage. A decision could be made next week.
The Federal Government pays 70,000 euros a year for a house in Berlin, which is supposed to serve as a cover for Russian agents. Now it could be closed.
After the vanquished drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, the Federal Government is examining a tougher approach against the Russian House in Berlin – with possible consequences for the Goethe-Institut.
Germany mulls shuttering Russian cultural center in Berlin, media reports
Four years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian House has been allowed to continue operating at its location on Friedrichstrasse, one of Berlin's most famous streets.
After the incident with a drone and explosives near the Ukrainian An-124 at Leipzig/Halle airport, the German government is considering imposing sanctions against the Russian House in Berlin. One option could be to terminate the agreement that allows the Russian center to work in the capital...
What exactly happens in the Russian House on Friedrichstraße? Is it really used by the Russian secret service? The federal government could act soon.
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