EU Summons Russian Envoy Over Threats Against Kyiv Diplomats

The European Union summoned Russia's envoy in Brussels after Moscow issued warnings to diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv ahead of threatened new strikes. Ukrainian and EU officials condemned the move as intimidation, with Western missions vowing to remain in the capital.

Russia's threats against diplomatic personnel in Kyiv represent an escalation in pressure on the Ukrainian capital and the international community's presence there. The EU's response—summoning the Russian ambassador—signals Brussels' rejection of such intimidation tactics. EU Ambassador Katarina Mathernova stated that Western diplomatic missions would not abandon their posts, underscoring Western commitment to supporting Ukraine despite Russian threats.