Russia Advises Foreign Diplomats to Evacuate Kyiv Amid Potential Retaliatory Strikes
The Russian Foreign Ministry has urged foreign diplomatic missions to evacuate staff from Kyiv, citing potential retaliatory strikes if Ukraine disrupts Victory Day celebrations.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations to evacuate their personnel from Kyiv, warning of potential retaliatory strikes if Ukraine attempts to disrupt Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9.
Maria Zakharova, the ministry's spokesperson, emphasized the seriousness of the situation, urging foreign entities to ensure the timely evacuation of their staff from the Ukrainian capital.
The warning follows statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who noted that Russia plans to hold its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow without military equipment, suggesting concerns over potential drone threats.
Both Russia and Ukraine have announced unilateral ceasefires around the Victory Day period, but mutual accusations of violations have been reported.