JAKARTA - Russia has decided to close the Polish consulate general in St. Petersburg in response to Poland's decision to close the Russian consulate in Poznan.

The Russian Foreign Ministry also stated three members of the Polish consulate's diplomatic staff "non-grafty personnel" (the diplomats are not accepted in a country. They had to leave Russia on a certain date.

"It was confirmed to Poland that Moscow has taken and will continue to take harsh retaliation against any unfriendly actions against Russia," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told Reuters Russia had no right to react like that, because Poland's decision to close the consulate in Poznan was a reaction to Russia's sabotage and arson in Poland.

"And we don't burn or sabotage in Russia. However, everyone knows what Russia is like, so this is not an unexpected act," Sikorski continued.


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