St. Petersburg: Russia will close the Polish Consulate General in St. Petersburg starting January 10, 2025, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. This decision marks a significant development in the diplomatic relations between Russia and Poland.According to Namibia Press Agency, the closure of the Polish Consulate General is a direct response to the recent decision by Polish authorities to close the Russian Consulate General in Poznan on November 30. This tit-for-tat measure highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations.The Russian Foreign Ministry further stated that three diplomats from the Polish consulate have been declared "persona non grata" and have been ordered to leave Russia. This action underscores the growing strain in diplomatic engagements between Russia and Poland.