Russia condemns Poland's threat to expel ambassador amid tensions

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has strongly criticized recent comments by Polish officials regarding the possible expulsion of Russia’s ambassador to Poland, Sergey Andreev.

In a statement posted on her Telegram channel, Zakharova voiced her disapproval of Poland's stance, referencing ongoing tensions between the two nations, according to Caliber.Az.

The controversy began after Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced that Warsaw is considering the expulsion of the Russian ambassador. Sikorski also confirmed that Poland has no plans to demand reparations from Germany for the damage caused during World War II. The Russian ambassador, Andreev, was previously attacked in Poland during a wreath-laying ceremony at a monument honouring Soviet soldiers who liberated Poland from Nazi Germany. Local assailants doused him in red paint.

Zakharova responded sharply to the news, expressing disbelief at the current geopolitical climate. "The first quarter of the 21st century is coming to a close. Men are becoming women, and lies are being called the truth," she wrote, pointing to what she views as a distortion of historical facts and values.

She also reminded Polish officials of the role Soviet soldiers played in liberating Poland during World War II. "Despite this, Warsaw is not planning to demand reparations from Berlin for the damage inflicted during the war," Zakharova added, underscoring the irony of Poland’s refusal to seek compensation from Germany while considering punitive measures against Russia.

By Khagan Isayev