However, the German authorities do not confirm the figure of 150 people. The German Foreign Office previously reported that the number of Russian diplomats and staff of the Russian House directly affected by the measures is in the double digits. Berlin took action following an investigation into an attempted drone attack with explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The German government officially placed the responsibility for the incident on Russia. Moscow rejects the accusations. The Russian Consulate General in Bonn is to cease operations from September 18. Its staff registered in Germany as part of the consulate's work must leave the country.
