MOSCOW, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Polish ambassador on Tuesday to deliver a diplomatic note revoking permission for the operation of Poland's Consulate General in Irkutsk, eastern Siberia, effective Dec. 30, 2025.
According to the ministry, the move came in response to Poland's decision to close Russia's consulate in the northern Polish city of Gdansk, the last Russian consulate in the country, starting from Dec. 23, 2025.
The ministry described Poland's move as unfriendly and unfounded, saying it effectively ends the Polish consular presence in Russia.
Russia will not leave such actions without a proportionate and painful response, the ministry warned.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed regret on Nov. 19 over Poland's decision, saying bilateral relations have "completely degraded." ■
