Polish Embassy in Russia Closed
Political
Yesterday, January 8, the Polish General Consulate in Saint Petersburg was closed following Russia's decision to revoke its operating license. This decision was made in response to the Polish Foreign Ministry's move to shut down the Russian General Consulate in Poznań, prompted by instances of sabotage linked to the Russian government on Polish territory.
On December 5, 2024, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a note to Poland, requiring the Polish General Consulate in Saint Petersburg to cease operations by January 10, 2025. This decision was a direct response to Poland's October 22, 2024, order to close the Russian consulate in Poznań.
"The time has come to bid farewell to this place that was important to you. It was a place where you could seek help, realize dreams of a better world, or at least escape daily realities for a while. We thank everyone who carried out their mission with dedication over the past three years after Russia's aggression against Ukraine began. Special thanks to Poles and the Polish diaspora in Saint Petersburg," the Polish consulate stated.
Poland's ambassador to Russia, Krzysztof Krajewski, expressed hope that the consulate would return to Saint Petersburg in "better times."
According to reports, Polish and European Union flags have been removed from the consulate building in Saint Petersburg, and the General Consulate's sign has been dismantled from the facade of the building on 5th Sovetskaya Street.
Currently, Polish diplomatic missions continue to operate in Moscow, Kaliningrad, and Irkutsk.
"The time has come to bid farewell to this place that was important to you. It was a place where you could seek help, realize dreams of a better world, or at least escape daily realities for a while. We thank everyone who carried out their mission with dedication over the past three years after Russia's aggression against Ukraine began. Special thanks to Poles and the Polish diaspora in Saint Petersburg," the Polish consulate stated.
Poland's ambassador to Russia, Krzysztof Krajewski, expressed hope that the consulate would return to Saint Petersburg in "better times."
According to reports, Polish and European Union flags have been removed from the consulate building in Saint Petersburg, and the General Consulate's sign has been dismantled from the facade of the building on 5th Sovetskaya Street.
Currently, Polish diplomatic missions continue to operate in Moscow, Kaliningrad, and Irkutsk.
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