“Russia shuts Goethe centres after Germany closes Russian House”

Key points

• Russia will close Goethe-Institut cultural centres in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.
• Berlin closed Russian House in Berlin and the Russian Consulate in Bonn over alleged sabotage.
• EU ministers discuss sanctions, visa restrictions and consulate closures amid the LeipzigHalle drone incident.
• Kaja Kallas calls the attack state-sponsored terrorism; EU contemplates more travel bans.
• Putin says Berlin distracts from domestic failings; Russia vows consequences.