Tensions between Russia and Poland have reached new heights. Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced that it will close the Polish Consulate General in St. Petersburg, marking a dramatic step in their ongoing diplomatic showdown. This action comes as retaliation for a similar move by Poland, which had previously expelled Russian diplomats and shut down a consulate.
What’s Happening?
Russia has given Poland a deadline: the Polish consulate in St. Petersburg must close by January 10, 2025. Along with this, Russia has ordered three Polish diplomats to leave the country before that date. This new move is part of an escalating conflict that began earlier this year. Poland had already shut down Russia's consulate in the city of Poznan and kicked out its staff after an alleged Russian spy was caught in Poland. The spy's arrest was linked to an accusation that Russia had been secretly plotting against Poland, which has sparked more diplomatic tension between the two countries.
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