[Russian Foreign Ministry: Germany's decision to close four Russian consulates in Germany undermines relations between the two countries] the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Germany's decision to close four Russian consulates in Germany on 31 May local time. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Germany's decision is unfriendly, that it has further damaged relations between the two countries, and that Germany should be held responsible for the deterioration of relations between the two countries. The Russian Foreign Ministry also said that Russia will take action to respond to Germany's provocative measures.