Poland summons Russian ambassador in show of solidarity with Germany

On September 3, 2026, Poland summoned Russia’s ambassador as a demonstration of solidarity with Germany in response to the latter’s recent hostile actions. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski expressed strong condemnation of the state terrorism perpetrated by Russia, emphasizing that "Putin’s Russia remains one of the most serious security threats – not just for Europe, but for the entire world order." He added that Russia's goal is to permanently destroy the European security architecture.

Following an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport last month, Germany held Russia responsible and ordered the closure of Russia’s consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. Poland also confirmed that Russia may be responsible for attempts to sabotage Germany’s electricity network in two locations. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggested these may be part of "Russia’s escalatory actions throughout the region."

Poland’s foreign ministry spokesman, Maciej Wewiór, stated that the summoning of the Russian ambassador was to convey Poland’s "firm opposition to the escalation of Russia’s aggressive actions" and to show solidarity with Germany. This comes after Poland has been a target of Russian sabotage, including cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and "weaponised migration" on its eastern border.

Meanwhile, Russia has denied responsibility for the attempted drone attack, calling it a "fabricated provocation." In retaliation, Russia announced plans to close German cultural centres in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Yekaterinburg. This escalation in tensions between the two nations continues to intensify.