Russia to close German cultural centers amid deepening tensions with Europe over supporting Ukraine
Russia will close German cultural centers on its territory, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday in a retaliatory measure reflecting the deepening tensions between Moscow and European countries that are helping Ukraine resist the Kremlin's 4 1/2-year-old invasion.
TL;DR
- Russia will close German cultural centers.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced the measure.
- This is a retaliatory action.
- The decision reflects deepening tensions with European countries.
- These countries are supporting Ukraine against Russia's invasion.