Russian Foreign Ministry summons German embassy representative
The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of Germany in Moscow. This diplomatic step was taken by the Russian authorities in response to recent changes in the operations of the two countries' diplomatic missions.
This event occurred the day after the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Bonn officially ceased its operations. The closure of the consulate was part of a process to reduce Russia's diplomatic presence in Germany.
Recently, relations between Moscow and Berlin have remained tense. The parties regularly exchange diplomatic notes and take measures that restrict the activities of consular institutions. Experts note that such actions reflect a general crisis in bilateral relations.
At this moment, official representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry have not disclosed the details of the conversation held with the German diplomat. It is expected that the ministry will publish a more detailed statement in the near future regarding the reasons for the summons and the Russian side's further steps.