Russia Warns Foreign Diplomats to Evacuate Kyiv Ahead of Victory Day

Moscow has urged foreign diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital, threatening retaliatory strikes if its upcoming May 9 Victory Day celebrations are disrupted.

Justin Tomlinson

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Russia issued a warning on Wednesday urging foreign diplomats stationed in Kyiv to evacuate the Ukrainian capital. The evacuation notice was delivered ahead of Moscow's annual World War II Victory Day celebrations, which are centered around the traditional May 9 military parade held in Red Square.[1][2]

In conjunction with the evacuation warning, Moscow threatened to launch retaliatory strikes against Kyiv if Ukrainian forces attempt to disrupt the upcoming Victory Day commemorations.[1]

The warning to international diplomats follows recent aerial bombardments in the area surrounding the capital. On April 3, 2026, a Russian drone strike hit an apartment building in the town of Obukhiv within the Kyiv region.[2]

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