Russia and Germany close each other's cultural centers amid diplomatic tensions
Germany has closed Casa Russia in Berlin, and Russia has responded by stopping Goethe-Institut operations. The reciprocal closures further reduce cultural and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar .
Why it matters
The tit-for-tat action signals a concrete deterioration in bilateral relations and narrows remaining channels of engagement.
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