Russian-Polish tensions ease as Foreign Ministers meet

Siergiej Ławrow was also re-assuring Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski that Russia "will not exert any pressure on Poland with this regard" and this was a surprising turn in the stance of the Eastern neighbor. "We only want our stance to be heard and understood," stressed the Russian minister. Polish diplomats did not conceal their satisfaction and claimed this marked the end of cold relations of both countries. Poland declared it will withdraw its veto in terms of negotiations between Russia and the EU, while Russia announced its will to unblock the Piława Strait, which pushed the port in Elbląg to the verge of bankruptcy.