Moscow (AFP) - Russia on Saturday renewed its call for diplomats and foreigners in Kiev to leave, warning that its forces would continue to launch "large-scale retaliatory strikes" on the Ukrainian capital.
Published on: 03/10/2026 - 13:32
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it "reiterated" its warning to the diplomatic corps, calling on "foreign nationals and diplomats in Kiev to leave the city."
“The responsibility for any negative consequences lies entirely with those who ignore this warning,” the ministry added, declaring that “Russian forces will continue to launch large-scale retaliatory strikes” against “military targets in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities.”
The Ukrainian capital has been targeted by intense attacks in recent weeks, with Russian strikes significantly targeting bridges.
On Friday, Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the situation in the capital as “very tragic,” noting that Moscow was “tearing Kiev apart” by attacking its bridges and energy infrastructure.
With the advent of winter, the Ukrainian authorities fear that Russia will launch strong blows to the country's energy infrastructure, as it did in 2025.
For its part, Ukraine regularly launches attacks on oil refineries and warehouses in Russia, causing a fuel crisis this summer, in addition to targeting commercial warehouses, cargo ships, and infrastructure.
© 2026 AFP
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