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Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow

Poland ordered the closure of Russia's consulate in Krakow on May 12, 2025, following an arson attack in Warsaw last year.
The decision followed the May 12, 2024, fire at Warsaw's Marywilska 44 shopping center, which Polish officials say was coordinated by a person in Russia.
The shopping center housed about 1,400 shops, many operated by the Vietnamese community, who suffered significant loss from the fire.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Polish authorities have confirmed the large fire at Marywilska was deliberately set in an act of arson orchestrated by Russian intelligence agencies.
This closure reflects growing European concerns over alleged Russian covert attempts to destabilize the region, despite Russia's denials of involvement.

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