EU states summon Russian envoys over Kyiv threat
Several EU countries have summoned Russian ambassadors in response to Moscow's warning for foreigners to leave Kyiv ahead of planned strikes. This warning has been deemed unacceptable and a violation of international law by Belgium and France. The situation complicates the EU's efforts to mediate a ceasefire, which Russian President Putin has expressed a willingness to consider.
- ▪Belgium and France summoned Russia's ambassadors to express anger over Moscow's warning.
- ▪The warning was described as unacceptable and a violation of international law.
- ▪Several EU capitals have demanded explanations from Russia regarding the threats against Kyiv.
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News|Russia-Ukraine warEU states summon Russian envoys over Kyiv threatSeveral EU capitals have expressed anger over Moscow’s warning, which won’t help smooth the way for Brussels to mediate a ceasefire, an idea to which Putin now says he could be open.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA woman carries flowers in front of a burned-out market in a neighborhood that was badly damaged during Sunday’s Russian missile and drone attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine [Thomas Peter/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026Belgium and France have summoned Russia’s ambassadors to express anger after Moscow urged foreigners to leave Kyiv in…
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