Russian House in Berlin — building set to be shut down after the Leipzig drone incident

Exterior of the Russian House (Russisches Haus) in Berlin, which Germany is preparing to close in response to the drone attack on a Ukrainian An-124 in Leipzig

The photo shows the main entrance of the Russian House (Russisches Haus) in Berlin, marked by its distinctive red signage and vividly coloured glazing on the upper floor. This cultural and scientific institution is reportedly being prepared for closure as a German response to the drone attack on a Ukrainian An-124 transport aircraft in Leipzig. Pedestrians passing by highlight the everyday appearance of a building that may become a symbol of a new escalation between the two countries.

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