Russia will issue a public response to Poland’s decision to close its Consulate General in Poznan by November 30, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
Speaking to TASS, Zakharova confirmed that Russia’s reaction to the “hostile step” will be announced in due course.
Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Pawel Wronski earlier reported on TVP Info that the Russian consulate in Poznan must cease operations by the end of November, with all diplomatic staff expected to leave the country.
The decision was confirmed by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who cited security concerns as a factor and hinted at the possible expulsion of the Russian ambassador to Poland in the future.
Diplomatic Tensions Mounting
Poland’s move to close the Poznan consulate further strains relations between Warsaw and Moscow.
Until now, three Russian consulates operated in Poland, in Krakow, Gdansk, and Poznan. Meanwhile, Poland maintains consulates in Kaliningrad, St. Petersburg, and Irkutsk.
Zakharova described the closure as another example of what Moscow views as Poland’s “unbridled Russophobia” and “spy mania.”
The Kremlin has previously criticized what it perceives as Poland’s hostile stance toward Russian diplomatic missions, which has intensified since the start of the Ukraine conflict.
