Poland Pins Arson on Moscow, Prompting Closure of Russian Consulate

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-12 16:44:42 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-22 22:52:40

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Poland's foreign ministry has cited "security concerns" following a suspected arson attack to order the closure of the Russian consulate in the southern city of Krakow. Relations between the two countries have been tense following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The move comes after Polish officials accused the Russian consulate in the southwestern city of Krakow of alleged involvement in the arson attack on the Ukrainian consulate there earlier this month. Poland's foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that the Russian consulate in Krakow had been "officially informed" of the decision to close it from January 31, 2023.

The ministry said it had taken the decision due to "security concerns and the need to ensure the safety and well-being of Polish citizens." It said the move was a response to "the latest provocative actions" of the Russian consulate in Krakow and the Polish authorities "hold the Kremlin responsible for their consequences."

For its part, Russian officials have denied the allegations of involvement in the arson attack. The Russian consulate in Krakow was opened in 2011 to strengthen economic and cultural ties. With the recent dramatic fall in relations, Poland is now considering closing its other consulates in Russia as well.

Only time will tell what effect these diplomatic decisions will have on the population of Poland and Russia.

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