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Berlin moves against Russia's 'Russian House' after sabotage accusation
Original: Berlin’s ‘Russian House’ stayed open despite Russia’s war in Ukraine and EU sanctions, shielded by a reciprocal deal over Moscow’s Goethe-Institut. Germany’s sabotage accusation was the final straw.
Germany has moved to close Berlin's 'Russian House', which remained open throughout Russia's war in Ukraine and despite EU sanctions. Its survival was protected by a reciprocal arrangement: Moscow allowed the Goethe-Institut to keep operating in Russia, and Berlin tolerated its counterpart in return. The situation changed after Germany accused Russia of sabotage, prompting Berlin to act against the cultural centre.
Why now: Germany's sabotage accusation against Russia ended the reciprocal arrangement that had shielded the Russian House from closure.
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