Russia Threatens New Strikes on Kyiv
Russia has warned that it could launch a new series of large-scale strikes on Kyiv, just days after carrying out one of its heaviest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since the war began. In a statement released by the Russian foreign ministry, Moscow said future operations would target what it described as “decision-making centres”, military command posts and drone production facilities located in Kyiv. Russian authorities also urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital “as soon as possible” and advised citizens to avoid administrative and military sites. Ukraine strongly rejected the threats, accusing Moscow of attempting to intimidate both civilians and the international diplomatic community. Ukrainian officials described the warning as “shameless blackmail” and called on Western allies to increase pressure on Russia. The latest tensions follow a massive Russian assault carried out over the weekend, during […]