Poland closes Russian consulate because of sabotage and 'hybrid war'
The Polish Foreign Ministry reported Tuesday that the Russian consulate in Poznan will be closed. Warsaw accuses the Russians of “sabotage” and waging a “hybrid war.”
“I have received indications according to which Russia is behind sabotage attempts in Poland and in allied countries. Therefore, I have decided to withdraw permission from the Consulate of the Russian Federation to operate in Poznan,” Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told the press.
The Russians reacted dismayed, promising a “painful response to any new hostile measure.” So states Russian diplomatic spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, quoted by the Ria Novosti news agency.
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