Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Poland Closes Last Russian Consulate Over Sabotage Claims; Kremlin Criticizes Decision
Poland is closing Russia's last consulate in the country after blaming an explosion on a railway line on Russian intelligence.
The Kremlin thinks Poland is being unreasonable and regrets the decision.
This incident is part of a series of alleged Russian-backed attacks across Europe.
Poland to shut down Russia’s last consulate in the country
Closure follows allegations of Russian involvement in railway line sabotage
Kremlin regrets decision, calls it irrational and politically motivated
Polish FM Sikorski blames explosion on Russian intelligence, warns of further reductions in diplomatic presence
Incident comes amid series of alleged Russian-backed attacks across Europe
- Who
- Poland, Russia (Kremlin), Polish FM Radosław Sikorski
- What
- Closure of Russian consulate in Gdańsk, Poland
- When
- Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Gdańsk, Poland
- Why
- In response to an explosion on a railway line that Poland blames on Russian intelligence
Poland's Stance
Russia's Stance
Consulate Closure
Poland's Stance
Justified due to Russian involvement in sabotage
Russia's Stance
Irrational and politically motivated
Responsibility for Explosion
Poland's Stance
Blames Russian intelligence
Russia's Stance
Denies involvement, calls it 'Russophobia'
- Consulate Closed
- Russian consulate in Gdańsk, Poland
- Reason for Closure
- Explosion on railway line blamed on Russian intelligence
- Russian Response
- Regret and criticism of Poland's decision
Sources
Kremlin says it regrets Poland’s closure of last Russian consulate after railway blast
Poland To Shut Russia's Last Consulate In The Country After Railway Sabotage
Poland to shut last Russian consulate over rail sabotage claims; Kremlin says 'nothing to do with common sense'