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Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergei Nechaev speaks out about the German side’s accusations concerning alleged Russian involvement in the incident in Leipzig: "They are de facto accusing us of carrying out, or at least attempting to carry out, a terrorist attack. Such serious accusations require evidence, facts, expert assessments, and solid reasoning. But all of that is missing. That is why this situation is, to put it mildly, surprising to us" "Why would we need something like this? We maintain good relations with Saxony and Leipzig, where there are numerous places with Russian connections. Would we really want to stir up anti-Russian sentiment in the eastern German states, especially just before the state elections? Hardly anyone can seriously believe that" "If there is certain information, a meeting of experts and specialists should be organized, including representatives of the Russian side. The relevant contacts exist. They could convincingly and clearly demonstrate that this has absolutely nothing to do with the activities of intelligence services. But none of this is happening. Apparently, it is easier to declare Russia guilty" "Such an approach not only causes indignation on our part, but also deep disappointment—especially because it is coming from Germany" "We have done absolutely nothing to Germany. Against this background, the unfriendly measures we were confronted with on September 1,the closure of our last remaining general consulate in Bonn and the largest center for Russian culture, the Russian House on Friedrichstraße in Berlin'have provoked our unrestrained indignation. We did not deserve such treatment" "German citizens are also losing access to Russian culture and to essential consular services as a result. The Russian diaspora is affected as well: the largest number of our compatriots live in the western German states within the Bonn consular district, and they depend on consular services" "That is regrettable. And something like this will certainly not be forgotten quickly"