NATO Member State to Shut Down Russian Consulate
Poland has declared that it will shut down the Russian mission in Poznan and expel its personnel, labeling them as spies, due to Moscow’s purported “hybrid war.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Poland has announced the closure of the Russian consulate in Poznan, along with the expulsion of its personnel, as declared by Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Tuesday.
This decision follows the arrest of a suspected saboteur in Wroclaw, with Warsaw authorities suggesting that Russian intelligence is linked to the alleged conspiracy. Sikorski stated, “Russia is waging a war against Ukraine and a hybrid war against Western countries, including Poland. I have information that the Russian special services are behind the sabotage attempts.”
He further explained, “In this regard, I have decided to revoke consent for the functioning of the Russian consulate in Poznan. The consulate staff will be recognized as personae non grata on the territory of Poland.”
However, Sikorski did not present any evidence to substantiate the accusations against Russia, and it remains unclear how the consulate in Poznan could relate to events in Wroclaw, which is located 180 kilometers away.
In response, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that Moscow's reaction to the expulsions would be “painful.”
Additionally, several NATO member states, including the UK and Poland, have pointed fingers at Russia for orchestrating warehouse fires, suggesting local proxies have been recruited to carry out Moscow’s agenda.
Earlier this month, the head of the British Security Service alleged that Russia was behind “mayhem” on British streets and called for increased funding and expanded authority to address this supposed threat.
As for Russia, it has consistently dismissed such allegations as unfounded. President Vladimir Putin described these claims as nonsensical, asserting in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson earlier this year that Western leaders are attempting to frighten their citizens with a fabricated Russian threat, deflecting attention from their own domestic issues.
Jessica Kline contributed to this report for TROIB News
This decision follows the arrest of a suspected saboteur in Wroclaw, with Warsaw authorities suggesting that Russian intelligence is linked to the alleged conspiracy. Sikorski stated, “Russia is waging a war against Ukraine and a hybrid war against Western countries, including Poland. I have information that the Russian special services are behind the sabotage attempts.”
He further explained, “In this regard, I have decided to revoke consent for the functioning of the Russian consulate in Poznan. The consulate staff will be recognized as personae non grata on the territory of Poland.”
However, Sikorski did not present any evidence to substantiate the accusations against Russia, and it remains unclear how the consulate in Poznan could relate to events in Wroclaw, which is located 180 kilometers away.
In response, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that Moscow's reaction to the expulsions would be “painful.”
Additionally, several NATO member states, including the UK and Poland, have pointed fingers at Russia for orchestrating warehouse fires, suggesting local proxies have been recruited to carry out Moscow’s agenda.
Earlier this month, the head of the British Security Service alleged that Russia was behind “mayhem” on British streets and called for increased funding and expanded authority to address this supposed threat.
As for Russia, it has consistently dismissed such allegations as unfounded. President Vladimir Putin described these claims as nonsensical, asserting in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson earlier this year that Western leaders are attempting to frighten their citizens with a fabricated Russian threat, deflecting attention from their own domestic issues.
Jessica Kline contributed to this report for TROIB News
