The Russian ambassador in Warsaw, Sergei Andreiev, denounced that the Polish authorities committed an “illegal act” by seizing the building of a Russian high school in Warsaw and threatened reprisals. According to Andreiev, this action amounts to a “raid on a diplomatic site.” Poland, for its part, announced that the Russian school in Warsaw had been confiscated and now belongs to the municipality of the Polish capital.
Andreiev assured that the school will continue to operate on other premises of the Russian diplomatic mission and that a good end to the school year for students and the organization of exams will be guaranteed. The Russian ambassador also stated that there will be a response to this action by the Russian authorities.
The seizure of the Russian school building in Warsaw has further strained relations between Russia and Poland, which were already at a difficult point. The school in question had been the target of criticism in Poland for its alleged role in promoting Russian nationalism and spreading Kremlin propaganda. For its part, Russia has denied these accusations and has accused Poland of attempting to rewrite the history of World War II and of persecuting the Russian minority in the country.
In short, the seizure of the Russian school building in Warsaw has led to an escalation in tensions between Russia and Poland. Although the school will continue to operate on other premises, the action has been viewed by Russia as an illegal act, and there may be retaliation in response.