Israel shuts down its St. Petersburg consulate starting June 16. The diplomatic office announced the closure through social media posts. Officials posted the news across three different languages for maximum reach. Russian, English and Hebrew versions appeared online for local residents.
Consular services stop completely until further notice from headquarters. The embassy promised updates through their social media accounts only. Police units had surrounded the Israeli embassy recently due to rising tensions. Russia warned its citizens against traveling to Israel and Iran during current conflicts. The closure affects all visa and passport services for regional applicants.
Consular services stop completely until further notice from headquarters. The embassy promised updates through their social media accounts only. Police units had surrounded the Israeli embassy recently due to rising tensions. Russia warned its citizens against traveling to Israel and Iran during current conflicts. The closure affects all visa and passport services for regional applicants.