Polish authorities are preparing to press charges against two individuals from Ukraine for an alleged act of terrorism linked to Russia. The incident involved an explosion on a Polish rail line that was carrying aid to Ukraine. The suspects reportedly fled to Belarus after the attack, with authorities claiming they had ties to Russian secret services.
In addition to the two Ukrainians facing charges, several others have been detained in connection with the railway explosion. The explosion, which occurred near the village of Mika in east-central Poland, did not result in any injuries. Polish officials have labeled it as an unprecedented act of sabotage and state terror.
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressed his belief that the sabotage has Russian involvement. Following discussions with the Polish Prime Minister, Zelenskyy pledged Ukraine’s cooperation in the investigation. Furthermore, a joint Polish-Ukrainian group is being established to prevent future acts of Russian sabotage.
As a response to the attack on Polish infrastructure, Poland’s Foreign Minister announced the closure of the last remaining Russian consulate in Gdansk. This decision follows the closure of Russian consulates in Krakow and Poznan in recent years. Russia has indicated it will reciprocate by reducing Poland’s diplomatic presence in Russia.
The deteriorating relations between Poland and Russia have been further highlighted by these diplomatic actions. The Kremlin expressed regret over the situation, emphasizing the diminishing consular and diplomatic ties between the two countries.