European countries and EU summon Russian envoys over threats on Kyiv
Summary
Several European countries and the European Union have called in Russian diplomats after Russia warned foreign diplomats and citizens to leave Kyiv due to expected air strikes. Russia said it would target Ukrainian military centers in Kyiv following an attack on a school in a Russian-controlled area that killed 21 people.Key Facts
- Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and the EU summoned Russian envoys in response to Russia’s threats against Kyiv.
- Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave Kyiv ahead of new air strikes.
- The EU called Russia’s threat an unacceptable escalation and urged Moscow to start peace talks with a full ceasefire.
- Russia planned air strikes targeting Ukrainian military-industrial sites and command centers in Kyiv.
- Russia’s warning followed an attack on a school in Luhansk region controlled by Russia, which killed 21 people.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military options for retaliation after the school attack.
- Germany said it would not be intimidated by Russia’s threats and will continue supporting Ukraine.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US remains ready to help mediate talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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