The Russian government has ordered the closure of the Polish Consulate in Smolensk, a city some 400 kilometers west of Moscow. "As a result of the unfriendly actions by the Polish government, which are of an anti-Russian nature, steps have been taken to illegally seize Russian diplomatic property on Polish territory," the government's press service told Interfax. In May, Poland took over the building of a school belonging to Russia's embassy in Warsaw, arguing that Russia was illegally occupying Polish state property. Russia at the time called the move an "illegal seizure" and said it would "not go without a proper response from us." To read the original story by Current Time, click here.
Russia Closes Polish Consulate In Smolensk In Retaliation For 'Unfriendly' Polish Actions
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