Attempted attack on Polish ambassador in Russia

Polish ambassador attacked in Russia - Krzysztof Krajewski narrowly escapes beating

Polish media report a serious incident in St. Petersburg: about ten people tried to attack the Polish ambassador Krzysztof Krajewski.

During an official trip, the diplomat was surrounded by a group of people with placards, who first shouted insults and then tried to approach him for a direct physical attack.

According to the information Gazeta Wyborcza, only fast security response prevented the massacre.

What the sources say

A source in the Polish Foreign Ministry describes the incident as follows the most serious attack of its kind in many years.

As relations between Warsaw and Moscow have deteriorated sharply in recent months, Polish diplomats are under heavy security. The escort service acted in accordance with protocol and immediately pushed the attackers away.

Context.

The attack took place against the backdrop of:

• large-scale espionage and sabotage scandals between Poland and Russia;

• Warsaw's decision to close Russian consulates;

• an active information campaign by the Russian media against the Polish authorities.

The Polish Foreign Ministry is already preparing an official note.