Russia warns foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv in case of strike
Summary
Russia warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv to leave the city ahead of its May 9 Victory Day celebrations and threatened to strike Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts the events. Fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine, despite Ukraine proposing a ceasefire that Russia did not accept.Key Facts
- Russia warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv to evacuate before May 9 Victory Day celebrations.
- Russia threatened retaliatory strikes on Kyiv if Ukraine interrupts the celebrations.
- Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire for May 8-9 to mark Victory Day.
- Ukraine proposed its own ceasefire starting May 6, but Russia ignored it.
- Fighting and attacks continued during the ceasefire period, with casualties reported.
- Ukraine conducted strikes deep inside Russia, including in the city of Cheboksary.
- Russia will remove military equipment from its Victory Day parade for the first time in almost 20 years.
- Moscow has started intermittent internet shutdowns across the city until the parade.
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