Russia has renewed its warning to diplomats and foreign nationals in Kyiv to leave the Ukrainian capital, threatening further “massive” strikes.
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued the warning on Saturday as Moscow continued its campaign of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine.
In a statement, the ministry said it had previously urged foreign nationals and diplomats in Kyiv to leave the city and avoid travelling to Ukraine.
It said some people had ignored the warnings and were “knowingly exposing themselves to mortal danger”.
“The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will continue to deliver massive retaliatory strikes,” the ministry warned.
Russia also said responsibility for any potential consequences would rest entirely with those who chose to ignore the warning.
The latest statement comes after intensified Russian strikes on Kyiv in recent weeks, with attacks reported against key infrastructure, including energy facilities and bridges.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Friday that the capital should now be placed on a war footing, accusing Russian forces of “tearing Kyiv apart” through attacks on critical infrastructure.
The warning comes amid continued fighting between Russia and Ukraine, with Moscow describing its attacks as retaliatory strikes.
