Dmitry Medvedev proposed that Russia consider legal action to… (россия · медведев · дворец)
Dmitry Medvedev proposed that Russia consider legal action to reclaim the Belvedere Palace in Warsaw, currently used as the Polish president's residence, citing its historical Russian funding. This follows Poland's attempt to seize the former Russian consulate building in Gdansk, which Russia has not recognized as its own property.
Consensus
- Dmitry Medvedev suggested Russia consider legal action to reclaim the Belvedere Palace in Warsaw
- The palace was built using Russian imperial funds
- Poland is attempting to seize the former Russian consulate in Gdansk through legal means
- Russia has not recognized the Gdansk consulate building as its own property
- Russia has suspended operations at the Gdansk consulate due to Polish actions
Points of divergence
- Medvedev claimed the International Court of Justice recognized Russia's sovereignty over new borders — vm
- Medvedev stated Russia does not intend to create concentration camps for European citizens — vm
- The Polish government has filed a lawsuit to seize the former Russian diplomatic building in Gdansk — vedomosti
- Russia will respond to any threats against its diplomatic property in Poland with 'painful measures' — vedomosti
- Russia has proposed a reciprocal reduction of Polish diplomatic presence in Russia — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Medvedev Suggests Warsaw Consider Returning the Belvedere Palace to Russia — Вечерняя Москва
- Medvedev Calls for Seizure of Polish President's Residence, Belvedere — Ведомости