The Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin, operated by the Kremlin-controlled agency Rossotrudnichestvo, is accused by French authorities of being a cover for Russian intelligence services. French Interior Ministry documents link this institution to propagandistic activities and influencing the Russian diaspora to align with Moscow's politics. Despite EU sanctions on Rossotrudnichestvo, the Russian House remains operational in Berlin under a bilateral cultural agreement between Germany and Russia. German intelligence agencies have not publicly confirmed connections to Russian intelligence. Calls from German politicians to terminate funding and close the facility have intensified following these revelations. The previous director resigned amid unclear circumstances, and a Kremlin propagandist expelled from France was reportedly set to become director but currently remains abroad.

The Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin, operated by the Kremlin-controlled agency Rossotrudnichestvo, is accused by French authorities of being a cover for Russian intelligence services. French Interior Ministry documents link this institution to propagandistic activities and influencing the Russian diaspora to align with Moscow's politics. Despite EU sanctions on Rossotrudnichestvo, the Russian House remains operational in Berlin under a bilateral cultural agreement between Germany and Russia. German intelligence agencies have not publicly confirmed connections to Russian intelligence. Calls from German politicians to terminate funding and close the facility have intensified following these revelations. The previous director resigned amid unclear circumstances, and a Kremlin propagandist expelled from France was reportedly set to become director but currently remains abroad.