Moscow Issues Warning to Foreign Diplomats to Leave Kyiv Before May 9
UNITED24 Media • • world
Key Points:
- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised all accredited diplomatic missions and international organizations to evacuate their personnel from Kyiv, citing threats of retaliatory strikes on Victory Day, May 9.
- Maria Zakharova, the ministry spokesperson, accused Ukraine's President Zelenskyy of threatening terrorist acts aimed at disrupting Russia's Victory Day celebrations, prompting Russia's defensive warnings.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that their actions are a response to perceived aggression rather than an act of aggression itself, warning of inevitable retaliatory strikes if Ukraine attacks.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of violating a "silence mode" during the ongoing conflict and stated Ukraine will respond appropriately and proportionally to any provocations.
- The situation reflects heightened tensions ahead of Victory Day, with both sides signaling readiness for potential escalation.
