Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia's threats to strike diplomatic missions in Kyiv

Nearly 50 nations have condemned Russia's threats to strike diplomatic missions in Kyiv, voicing their strong disapproval at the United Nations. Russia initiated these threats against countries with diplomatic relations with Ukraine on Monday. The escalating rhetoric has drawn international condemnation and heightened concerns over the safety of diplomatic personnel and facilities in the Ukrainian capital.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated on Tuesday that he is "deeply concerned" by Russia's announcement. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reportedly threatened U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio by phone on Monday, indicating Russia's intention to continue strikes on Ukraine's capital. Lavrov also urged the United States to evacuate its embassy in Kyiv due to the impending attacks. He claimed Russia would target facilities linked to Ukraine's armed forces in Kyiv.

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Despite the threats, no significant new strikes were reported in Kyiv on Tuesday. However, on Sunday, Russia carried out one of its largest missile and drone attacks of the entire war on the capital, resulting in at least four deaths and 91 injuries. The European Union's ambassador to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, dismissed the evacuation warning as a "masterpiece of hypocrisy." She asserted that Russia aims to instill fear and isolate Ukraine, but stated, "The EU is not going anywhere. We are staying in Kyiv. We are staying by Ukraine's side. Threats against diplomats and international organizations are not a sign of strength. They are a sign of desperation."

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Russia wants fear. Panic. Isolation of Ukraine. It will not succeed. The EU is not going anywhere. We are staying in Kyiv. We are staying by Ukraine's side. Threats against diplomats and international organizations are not a sign of strength. They are a sign of desperation.