Russia pressures U.S., Ukraine’s allies to flee Kyiv, threatening ‘systematic strikes’
Russia has issued a warning to the U.S. and its allies to evacuate Kyiv, threatening 'systematic strikes' on the city. This comes after one of the heaviest bombardments of the capital since the invasion began, raising concerns among residents. European countries have rejected the Kremlin's call to leave, framing the threat as a sign of desperation.
- ▪Russia has warned the U.S. and other countries to evacuate Kyiv or face potential strikes.
- ▪The warning follows a significant bombardment of the city, including the use of hypersonic missiles.
- ▪European nations have vowed to remain in Kyiv, viewing the threat as a sign of Russian desperation.
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War in UkraineRussia pressures U.S., Ukraine’s allies to flee Kyiv, threatening ‘systematic strikes’The warning came just days after the Ukrainian capital faced one of the heaviest bombardments since the start of the Russian invasion.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at the site of a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes on Kyiv on Sunday.Vladyslav Musienko / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 11:46 AM EDTBy Yuliya Talmazan and Anastasiia ParafeniukAbandon the Ukrainian capital or risk being hit in a new and intense wave of attacks.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.That is the warning Russia has issued the United States and other…
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