The Polish Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in protest on May 5 after a former Russian official suggested it would be acceptable to assassinate Poland's ambassador to Russia. Pavel Astakhov, Russia's children’s ombudsman from 2009-16, made the comment in a television interview after Polish authorities took over a school building in Warsaw that was serving the children of Russian diplomats and military leaders. Astakhov argued that murdering an ambassador in retaliation "for unfriendly actions...is within the framework of international law." To read the original story by AP, click here.
Poland Summons Russian Ambassador Over Assassination Comment
Pavel Astakhov argued that murdering an ambassador in retaliation "for unfriendly actions...is within the framework of international law." (file photo)