Moscow recalled Germany's decision to reduce its consular presence in Russia. Germany's demand to close Russia's consulates general in Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich and Frankfurt am Main destroys Russian-German relations.
Moscow calls on Berlin to stop and not try to absolve itself of blame for escalating the situation.Ill-conceived provocative actions will not remain without a proper reaction from Russia, the ministry stressed. Earlier, the German authorities were revoking permission for the activities of four of the five Russian consulates in Germany.