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  "url": "https://lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2025/05/12/poland-orders-closure-of-russian-consulate-in-krakow-over-sabotage_6741175_143.html",
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  "description": "Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Poland has accused the Russian consulate in Krakow of sabotage and ordered its closure on May 12, 2025. Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau publicly labeled the consulate's activities as sabotage, responding to threats against Polish national security associated with Russian hybrid warfare tactics. Polish diplomatic sources described the move as a reciprocal measure following Russia's earlier actions. Poland clarified that the sabotage did not cause any damage or affect Polish infrastructure. This decision reflects escalating diplomatic tensions amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and Russia's broader hostile operations against Poland and its allies.",
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  "classification_rationale": "The article clearly states that Poland accuses the Russian consulate in Krakow of sabotage—an act hostile to Poland— and has ordered its closure, a diplomatic retaliation. The event involves explicit hostile Russian actions (aggressor) detected and countered by Poland, constituting a case of diplomatic expulsion due to hostile activity. No defensive preparations by Poland are described beyond the closure measure.",
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  "url": "https://lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2025/05/12/poland-orders-closure-of-russian-consulate-in-krakow-over-sabotage_6741175_143.html",
  "source": "extension",
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