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Russia warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff if Moscow launches mass strike

Russia says a retaliatory strike is inevitable if Ukraine disrupts Victory Day commemorations, and foreign missions were told to evacuate diplomatic staff.

  • Russia's Foreign Ministry warned all foreign embassies in Kyiv to evacuate diplomatic staff if Ukraine attacks during Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations, threatening retaliatory strikes on Kyiv targeting 'decision-making centers' including government and command facilities.
  • Russia linked the warning to alleged threats by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to disrupt Victory Day events, which Ukraine denies and the exact statements remain unverified.
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Before the military parade in Moscow on May 9, Russia threatened with retaliation if Ukraine attacked the victory celebrations. The Kremlin called on residents of Kiev and staff of foreign diplomatic missions to leave the city in time. Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul called the threats unacceptable.

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Russia has warned international organizations and diplomats in Kyiv of “massive retaliatory attacks” on the Ukrainian capital if Ukraine…

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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