The ruling Law and Justice party in Poland has proposed a resolution to relocate the Russian embassy in Warsaw, citing security concerns and proximity to key government infrastructure.
Proposal to Relocate Russian Embassy
The Law and Justice party (PiS) has submitted a resolution to the Polish parliament to relocate the Russian embassy in Warsaw, currently located at ul. Belwederskiej 49. The proposal aims to move the embassy to a different location, citing security concerns and its proximity to key government infrastructure, including the Prime Minister’s Office and the Belweder palace.
Security Concerns and Geopolitical Context
Jan Piekło, a former Polish ambassador to Ukraine, supports the proposal, highlighting the need for Poland to take a firm stance against Russia. He notes that the current location of the embassy is a result of decisions made during the Stalinist era and that the situation has changed significantly since then.
Piekło also references recent incidents of Russian drones violating Polish airspace, emphasizing the need for Poland to send a strong signal to Russia. He believes that relocating the embassy would be a significant step in this direction.
Potential Russian Reaction
Jan Piekło expects Russia to strongly oppose the relocation of its embassy, predicting that Moscow will make a “big noise” and use various arguments to try to block the move. However, he believes that the relocation could ultimately help Poland and not harm it.
