Poland to close last Russian consulate over ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’
Summary
Poland plans to close its last Russian consulate in Gdansk after a railway line to Ukraine was allegedly sabotaged, with Poland blaming Russia. Poland's Foreign Minister announced the closure due to purported hostile actions by Russia. In response, Russia will reduce Poland's diplomatic presence.Key Facts
- Poland will close the Russian consulate in Gdansk, leaving only the Russian embassy in Warsaw open.
- The closure follows a rail line to Ukraine being sabotaged, with Poland accusing Russia of the act.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk labeled the sabotage as an "unprecedented act."
- Poland claims the Russian Secret Services orchestrated the incident, involving two Ukrainians who fled to Belarus.
- The Kremlin viewed the closure as a sign of deteriorating relations and accused Poland of "Russophobia."
- Russia plans to reduce Poland’s diplomatic presence in Russia as a countermeasure.
- Western officials have accused Russia of multiple attacks in Europe to weaken support for Ukraine.
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