On Monday, Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski announced that Poland will close the Russian consulate in Krakow. This decision follows an investigation by Polish authorities, who concluded that Russia was responsible for an arson attack that destroyed a major shopping center in Warsaw in 2023. The fire, which caused significant damage and economic loss, was previously under investigation, but recent findings have led Polish officials to directly accuse Moscow of orchestrating the attack. The closure of the consulate is a diplomatic response to what Poland perceives as hostile actions by Russia. This move is expected to further strain already tense relations between Poland and Russia, which have deteriorated since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Poland, a NATO and EU member, has been a vocal critic of Russian policies and has supported Ukraine both politically and militarily. The Russian government has not yet officially responded to the closure order. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in Central and Eastern Europe regarding Russian influence and covert operations.