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Poland Closes Russian Consulate Amid Fire Allegations

5/14/2025

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Poland is set to shut down its Russian consulate in Krakow, following claims that Russian agents sparked a devastating fire at a Warsaw shopping center. Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russian secret services of the act, while Russia dismissed the allegations as baseless and a reflection of Poland's "Russophobic" attitude. More measures could be on the horizon if hostilities continue.

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Poland is set to shut down its Russian consulate in Krakow, following claims that Russian agents sparked a devastating fire at a Warsaw shopping center. Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russian secret services of the act, while Russia dismissed the allegations as baseless and a reflection of Poland's "Russophobic" attitude. More measures could be on the horizon if hostilities continue.