EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv
The EU and several member states have summoned Russian envoys following threats from Moscow regarding strikes in Kyiv. Russia's warning for foreigners, including diplomats, to leave the city has been deemed an unacceptable escalation by EU officials. The EU's diplomatic service continues to operate in Kyiv despite these threats.
- ▪Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, and the EU summoned Russian representatives after threats were made against Kyiv.
- ▪Russia announced intentions to strike military targets in Kyiv and urged foreigners to evacuate.
- ▪The EU's spokesperson condemned the threats as an unacceptable escalation and called for an end to attacks on civilians.
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EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave KyivSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 26, 2026, 10:34 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 10:34 PMBRUSSELS, May 26 - Germany, Norway, the Netherlands and the European Union summoned Russian representatives on Tuesday after Russia threatened strikes on targets in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and urged foreigners, including diplomats, to leave.Moscow said on Monday that it intended to mount strikes on Ukrainian military targets and decision-making centres in Kyiv, one day after one of its heaviest bombardments of the city since the war began.The European Union's diplomatic service summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires, the bloc's foreign policy spokesperson said on Tuesday.Russia's "threat to…
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