Foreign ministry urges Poles to avoid travel to Russia

Poland’s foreign ministry has renewed its warning against travel to Russia, citing Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and deteriorating diplomatic relations.

Poland has warned its citizens to avoid travel to Russia amid escalating tensions and limited consular support.

Image: MSZ/Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The latest advisory comes after Russia designated Poland as an "unfriendly country," further escalating tensions between the two nations.

In a statement released on Friday, the Polish foreign ministry said that the reduced number of Polish consular staff in Russia limits its ability to assist Polish nationals.

As a result, travelers in Russia may face difficulties accessing consular support in emergencies or for legal matters.

The ministry urged caution and recommended postponing all non-essential travel to Russia.

❌ MSZ odradza podróże do Rosji w związku z wojną na 🇺🇦 oraz uznaniem Polski przez władze Rosyjskiej Federacji za państwo nieprzyjazne.

‼️ Ze względu na zredukowaną liczebność personelu konsularnego RP w Rosji możliwość udzielenia pomocy obywatelom 🇵🇱 jest ograniczona.

— Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP 🇵🇱 (@MSZ_RP) July 18, 2025

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Source: MSZ