Russia advises US to evacuate diplomatic staff from Kyiv
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has advised his US counterpart Marco Rubio to evacuate diplomatic mission staff from Kyiv. The statement comes as fighting in Ukraine escalates again. The reasoning behind the advice was not officially detailed.
According to Anadolu Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to evacuate diplomatic mission staff from Kyiv. The statement came as fighting in Ukraine intensified again.
The reasoning behind Lavrov's advice was not officially detailed. Attacks on Kyiv have increased in recent days, raising security concerns in the capital. It remains unclear whether the US side will act on the advice.
The development suggests the parties are keeping diplomatic channels open even as tension on the ground persists. The wording is attributed to the Russian Foreign Ministry; independent verification is difficult given limited access to the area.
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