Protests for and against the closure of the Russian House in Berlin

As reported by a correspondent from "Deutsche Welle", about 500 people gathered in front of the Russian House to protest its closure. A stage was set up for the participants. The event was organized by the party of Sahra Wagenknecht, the Communist Party of Germany, and the NGO "Society of Russian-German Friendship". Among the slogans of the protesters are "stop the Russophobic nonsense" and "end the aggressive policy towards Russia". **Opponents of the Russian House** Nearby, a rally took place demanding the closure of the Russian House. According to a DW correspondent, about 250 people participated in it, many of whom were supporters of Ukraine. Representatives of the Green Party and pro-Ukrainian activists were present at the event. On Friedrichstrasse, they placed symbolic boxes into which, according to the participants' plan, employees of the Russian House should put their belongings. In the crowd, posters were visible with inscriptions such as "Suitcase, train station, Moscow" and "No to Kremlin propaganda!", reported "Deutsche Welle".