Poland's foreign minister Radek Sikorski claims that Russia recruited individuals via Telegram to orchestrate the 2023 fire at a Warsaw shopping center, which destroyed 1,400 businesses. Following a Polish investigation, the Russian consulate in Krakow was closed, and further actions may be taken against Russia's presence in Poland. Russia denies involvement, labeling Poland's accusations as Russophobic. The incident has strained diplomatic relations, with Poland detaining individuals linked to Russian intelligence.