European countries and EU summon Russian envoys over threats on Kyiv
European countries and the EU have summoned Russian envoys following threats made by Moscow against diplomats and foreign citizens in Kyiv. EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper condemned these threats as an 'unacceptable escalation' and called for genuine peace talks. The situation escalated after Russia announced plans for renewed air strikes on Kyiv, prompting strong responses from Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands.
- ▪Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and the EU summoned Russian envoys after Moscow warned foreigners to leave Kyiv.
- ▪EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper described Russia's threats as an 'unacceptable escalation'.
- ▪Russia plans to launch more strikes on Kyiv following recent attacks that killed four people.
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News|Russia-Ukraine warEuropean countries and EU summon Russian envoys over threats on KyivEU spokesperson Anitta Hipper says Russia’s threat to diplomats and foreign citizens is an ‘unacceptable escalation’.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA fire engulfs a building following a Russian air strike on a residential area in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, May 25, 2026 [Maria Senovilla/EPA]By Al Jazeera Staff and AFPPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and the European Union have summoned Russian envoys a day after Moscow warned foreigners and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital ahead of renewed air strikes.On Tuesday, EU spokesperson…
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