Poland to close Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack


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  • Tuesday, 13 May 2025

FILE PHOTO: Drone view of the Marywilska 44 shopping centre burning during a massive fire in Warsaw, Poland, May 12, 2024. Dariusz Borowicz/Agencja Wyborcza.pl via REUTERS/File Photo

WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland summoned the Russian ambassador and said it would close the Russian consulate in Krakow after evidence showed Moscow was responsible for a huge fire that almost completely destroyed a Warsaw shopping centre in 2024.

Russia denied any involvement in the arson attack and accused Poland of Russophobia.

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