May 26, 2026, 07:55 GMT
BBC reports that Russia has warned of intensified strikes on Kyiv, urging foreign nationals to leave the Ukrainian capital immediately. The announcement, delivered through the Foreign Ministry, follows recent missile attacks that damaged infrastructure and heightened fears of escalation.
Moscow framed the warning as a “protective measure,” but Western diplomats condemned it as coercive pressure designed to destabilize Ukraine’s international presence. Ukrainian officials dismissed the advisory as psychological warfare, vowing to maintain resilience in the face of renewed threats.
The move comes amid ongoing U.S.–Iran negotiations in Qatar and heightened global tensions, underscoring Russia’s intent to keep Ukraine at the forefront of geopolitical flashpoints. NATO officials are monitoring the situation closely, with contingency plans for embassy staff and foreign citizens still in Kyiv.
(Source – BBC)
—Agencies
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