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Russia Urges US Diplomats to Leave Kyiv After Weekend Strikes

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia's Foreign Minister urged the U.S. to move its embassy staff out of Kyiv following weekend missile and drone attacks.
  • Moscow claimed its Oreshnik hypersonic missile was used in the strikes, which killed four and injured dozens.
  • Russia warned of further attacks on Kyiv, including sites where "decisions are made," and advised foreign nationals to leave the city.

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, called on the United States to relocate its embassy personnel from Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, amid escalating tensions following a weekend of Russian aerial attacks. The plea was made during a conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to Russia's Foreign Ministry.

Over the weekend, Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles targeting Ukraine. The attacks resulted in four fatalities, left dozens injured, and caused widespread damage across the Ukrainian capital. Moscow asserted that its Oreshnik hypersonic missile, capable of traveling at Mach 10 and carrying a nuclear warhead, was among the weapons deployed.

Russian authorities stated on Monday that further strikes on Kyiv are planned, specifically targeting locations where "decisions are made." They have issued advisories urging foreign citizens and diplomats to evacuate the city. The extent of the damage across Kyiv was described as significant.

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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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