Russia warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff if Moscow launches mass strike
Russia says a retaliatory strike is inevitable if Ukraine disrupts Victory Day commemorations, and foreign missions were told to evacuate diplomatic staff.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin warned diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff ahead of a potential Russian mass strike amid tensions surrounding Victory Day commemorations.
- Russia announced a temporary truce on May 5-6 before Victory Day on May 9, but Ukraine reported violations of the ceasefire by Russian strikes on multiple cities, resulting in casualties.
- Ukrainian authorities reported casualties due to Russian strikes and drone strikes in Crimea around early May.
- International responses included Britain's plans to access EU funds to support Ukraine, with UK leader Sir Keir Starmer affirming commitment to supporting Ukraine and seeking lasting peace with Russia.
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EU says won’t ‘change posture or presence’ in Kyiv despite Russia strike threat
BRUSSELS, May 7 — The EU said today it would not leave Kyiv after Russia warned of a possible retaliatory strike on the Ukrainian capital and urged foreign organisations to evacuate.“As to us, the EU, we will not change our posture or presence in Kyiv. Russian attacks are... unfortunately, a daily reality in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine,” EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said.“Russia’s public threats to attack Kyiv are part of its …
Russia warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff if Moscow launches mass strike
Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it had warned diplomatic missions to evacuate staff promptly from Kyiv in the event of a mass strike by Moscow in response to any attempt by Ukraine to disrupt Russia's May 9 Victory Day commemorations.
Russia warns embassies in Kiev against an attack if Ukraine should disrupt the victory parade in Moscow on 9 May.
Russia Tells Foreign Embassies to Evacuate Kyiv as It Warns of ‘Retaliatory’ Strikes
Russia’s Foreign Ministry is urging foreign governments and international organizations to evacuate their staff from Kyiv, warning of “inevitable” retaliatory strikes on the city if Ukrainian attacks against Russia on Saturday disrupt annual Victory Day celebrations.
Russia commemorates the end of World War II on May 9. But the fear of attacks is growing. Now the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is threatening the West.
Russia has warned foreign governments and international organizations that a recent threat to attack the Ukrainian capital Kyiv must be taken ‘very seriously’. They were advised to evacuate diplomatic personnel and other citizens from the Ukrainian capital in a timely manner.
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