EU summons Russian envoy over threats against European diplomats in Kyiv
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Key Points:
- The EU summoned Russia’s top diplomat in Brussels after Moscow warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv to leave or risk missile strikes, condemning the threat as an unacceptable escalation.
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry urged foreign citizens and diplomats to evacuate Kyiv due to missile attack risks, following recent strikes that hit civilian buildings and injured 87 people.
- European diplomats, including those from the EU, France, Poland, and Germany, refused to leave Kyiv, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining a presence despite Russian threats.
- Germany also summoned Russia’s ambassador to explain the threat, with officials stating the warning signals Russia’s ongoing commitment to escalation in the conflict.
- The recent Russian missile strikes came after a Ukrainian attack on the Russian-occupied town of Starobilsk, which Russia claims killed 21 civilians, though Ukraine denies responsibility.