Russia to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Zelenskiy interview
Russia threatens to evacuate diplomats from Kyiv while pledging harsher strikes, a paradox that surfaced after Zelensky’s interview
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Russia’s pledge to intensify air strikes on Ukraine even as it orders diplomats and other foreigners to evacuate Kyiv, a stark contrast that unfolded after President Zelensky’s interview sparked Moscow’s response. According to Politico, Moscow said it would step up strikes following Kyiv’s vow to hit Russian oil refineries, and Al Arabiya reported the warning to leave Kyiv.
The Kremlin framed the escalation as a direct reply to Kyiv’s promise to target Russian energy infrastructure.
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Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv over strike threatAl Arabiya English · 9h ago
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Russia to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine After Zelensky Interviewthemoscowtimes.com · 9h ago
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What warning did Russia issue to diplomats in Kyiv?
Russia warned diplomats and other foreigners to leave Kyiv over a threat of strikes.
What action did Moscow say it would take after Kyiv’s vow regarding Russian oil refineries?
Moscow said it would step up air strikes on Ukraine in response to Kyiv’s promise to target Russian oil refineries.
How did the European Union respond to the Russian threats?
The EU issued a statement condemning the threats to its diplomatic staff and expressed concern for the safety of its missions.
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