Russia informs US of upcoming strikes on Kyiv and urges America to pull diplomats
Russia has warned the U.S. to evacuate its personnel from Kyiv ahead of planned strikes on the city. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov communicated that Russian forces would target key facilities in response to Ukrainian attacks. The situation escalated over the weekend with a significant missile barrage on Kyiv, causing extensive damage.
- ▪Russia's foreign minister advised the U.S. to withdraw its personnel from Kyiv before an aerial assault.
- ▪Russian forces launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Kyiv, including nuclear-capable missiles.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that around 300 sites in Kyiv were damaged due to the attacks.
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Russia’s foreign minister advised the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, that the U.S. should withdraw its personnel from Kyiv ahead of a Russian aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital. Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, spoke with Rubio by phone on Monday and informed him that Russian forces would soon commence “systematic and sustained strikes against facilities located in Kyiv,” in response to Ukrainian strikes in Russian territory. Recommended Stories Freedom 250 hosts candlelight tribute on Memorial Day honoring military service members Veterans Affairs will host ceremonies at more than 120 cemeteries for Memorial Day GOP senators push back on potential Iran deal as Trump’s decision looms “Sergey Lavrov drew attention to a Russian foreign ministry statement from May 25,…
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