Russia vows massive hits on Kyiv, urges diplomats to leave
Russia has warned foreign diplomats and nationals to leave Kyiv as it intensifies retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. In response, Ukraine plans to target Russian oil refineries while noting that India's ceasefire proposal is currently the most comprehensive option under consideration.
Why it matters
The escalation of strikes and the potential for a ceasefire involving energy infrastructure highlight the ongoing volatility and shifting diplomatic efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia said on Saturday it would continue to carry out targeted retaliatory strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities and urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the capital.The Russian foreign ministry said that “in response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ terrorist acts against the civilian population and civilian infrastructure of our country, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are continuing to systematically carry out targeted strikes on military facilities in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities”.“The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again warns foreign nationals, including diplomatic mission staff, against staying in Ukraine or travelling to its territory.“Responsibility for any adverse consequences lies entirely with those who ignore this warning,” the ministry said.Ukraine said it will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries in response to the new policy of airstrikes by Moscow designed to force people to abandon Kyiv and other cities, but will not target civilians,…
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