Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced that Poland will withdraw its consent for the operation of Russia’s last remaining consulate in the country, located in Gdańsk. The decision, he said, will be formally communicated to Moscow within hours through an official diplomatic note.
Sikorski stressed in the Sejm that the recent attack on Poland’s railway network forces a clear distinction between allies and enemies. According to the minister, Poland’s adversaries are not EU officials, Ukrainians, or the Polish government, but those who sent saboteurs to carry out hostile acts on Polish territory.
During a press conference, Sikorski noted that Poland had repeatedly warned Russia that continued hostile actions would lead to a further reduction in its diplomatic presence. Instead of backing down, he argued, Russia has intensified its sabotage efforts. When such operations risk civilian casualties, he added, they cross into the realm of state-sponsored terror.
While stating that Poland does not plan to sever diplomatic relations entirely—just as other affected countries have not—Sikorski confirmed that closing the Gdańsk consulate is part of Warsaw’s response. More actions may follow.
