Poland has ordered the closure of the Russian consulate in Krakow following evidence that Russian special services were behind a major arson attack on a Warsaw shopping center in 2024. The Polish government summoned the Russian ambassador and directly blamed Moscow for the destructive fire.
Authorities described the incident as a reprehensible act of sabotage. This move marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between Poland and Russia.
The closure underscores Poland's growing concerns over Russian interference and hostile actions on its soil.
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Poland to close Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack
Poland summoned the Russian ambassador and said it will close the Russian consulate in Krakow after evidence showed Moscow was responsible for a huge fire that almost completely destroyed a Warsaw shopping centre in 2024.
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Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski said Monday that he was ordering the closure of Russia’s consulate in the southern city of Krakow after Polish authorities said Russia was responsible for a fire that destroyed a shopping center in Warsaw last year.
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Poland decides to close Russian Consulate in Krakow
Foreign minister says decision made 'in connection with evidence that it was Russian special services who committed reprehensible act of sabotage against shopping center on Marywilska Street' on May 1
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