Russia Issues Fresh Warning For Diplomats, Foreigners To Leave Kyiv
The foreign ministry said Russia will continue retaliatory strikes and warned those staying in Kyiv face mortal danger.
- On Saturday, the Russian foreign ministry issued a new warning for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, threatening "massive" retaliatory strikes and stating individuals are "knowingly exposing themselves to mortal danger."
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Friday the city must be on a war footing as the enemy is "tearing Kyiv apart" with strikes on bridges and energy infrastructure. Russia has intensified drone and missile barrages in recent weeks.
- The Russian foreign ministry noted with concern that previous warnings were ignored, stating "responsibility for any potential negative consequences rests entirely with those who ignore this warning." This follows weeks of intensified Russian targeting.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of violating the rules of armed conflict by sanctioning "massive" attacks on civilian areas, though the Kremlin has rejected these accusations.
- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation warned they will continue to deliver "massive" retaliatory strikes against Ukrainian targets, as Moscow has consistently utilized drone and missile barrages throughout the offensive.
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Russia again called on foreign diplomats and citizens in Kiev on Saturday to leave the city, warning that its forces will continue to launch "massive reprisal attacks against the Ukrainian capital," writes AFP.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia has again warned diplomats of the dangers of travelling and staying in Kiev, as mentioned in the agency ' s statement published on the official website.
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday urged foreigners, including diplomats, in Kiev to leave the city, AFP reports. Moscow also said its military would continue with “massive retaliatory strikes.” Russia has issued similar warnings in the past about planned large-scale attacks, so the latest statement could signal another wave of strikes on Kiev.
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