Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has called for a non‑diplomatic reaction to a suspected Russian GRU‑backed train disruption, demanding the closure of the Russian consulate in Gdańsk and the capture of the saboteurs who fled from the country.
Alleged Russian Involvement in Rail Sabotage
In a speech to the Sejm, Sikorski warned that recent foreign‑state operations could have triggered a rail disaster, and that their goal was to kill people.
He accused the Russian GRU of routinely hiring contractors under false flag to conduct sabotage on Polish infrastructure.
Sikorski Calls Action State Terror
He stated that this episode was not a simple diversion but a deliberate act of state terror designed to cause civilian casualties.
Poland will issue a full diplomatic protest in the coming days.
Critique of Karol Nawrocki on Independence Day Parade
During the Independence Day march, the EU flag was burned; Sikorski rebuked Karol Nawrocki for failing to mention Russian aggression or the bombings of Kyiv.
He warned that some Polish politicians are willing to hand over sovereignty to foreign institutions.
Decision to Shut Down Russian Consulate in Gdańsk
Following the speech, Sikorski announced the revocation of consent for the Russian consulate, the last one in Gdańsk.
The closure will be communicated officially, and he noted it is not Poland’s complete response.
Polish Government’s Response to Sabotage
Sikorski said the Foreign Ministry is not the only body responsible for responding to the Russian threat, implying other ministries will act.
He also mentioned that contacts will come to the Belarusian regime to retrieve the saboteurs.
Identity of Saboteurs and Ongoing Investigation
Prime Minister Donald Tusk revealed that two Ukrainian citizens cooperating with Russian intelligence were identified as the saboteurs.
They intended to cause a rail disaster and left Poland via the Terespol border crossing, after detonating a track segment near Mika station; another act involved placing a metal barrier on the rails.
