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Putin adviser threatens European diplomats in Kyiv: ‘Trim the headcount’

Putin adviser threatens European diplomats in Kyiv: ‘Trim the headcount’

Summary

Dmitry Medvedev, a top Russian official and former president, threatened European Union diplomats in Kyiv, Ukraine. He suggested that the EU should reduce its number of diplomats in the city despite their plan to keep the same level of diplomatic presence.

Key Facts

  • Dmitry Medvedev is the deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council and a former president.
  • He issued a threat toward EU diplomats in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
  • The EU announced it will keep its current number of diplomats in Kyiv.
  • Medvedev implied the EU has too many diplomats and should lower their number.
  • The threat comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
  • Kyiv is an important location for diplomatic efforts related to the conflict.
  • Russia has previously warned the EU about maintaining diplomats in Ukraine.
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