"The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly urges the authorities of your country, the leadership of your organization, to treat this statement with the utmost responsibility and ensure the timely evacuation from the city of Kyiv of the personnel of diplomatic and other representations in connection with the inevitability of a retaliatory strike on Kyiv by Russia's Armed Forces."
"In the note to foreign diplomatic missions, Russia warned that it forces would launch a 'retaliatory strike' on the capital -- 'including against decision-making center' -- if Kyiv disrupted the annual WWII ceremonies, which traditionally include a massive Victory Day parade through Moscow."
Russia issued a warning to Kyiv-based diplomats and international organizations to prepare for evacuation due to a planned missile attack on the city. This threat was made in response to concerns that Ukraine might disrupt the May 9 World War II commemorations. Following recent drone strikes that resulted in casualties, Russia emphasized the seriousness of the situation. The Russian Foreign Ministry urged foreign officials to ensure the timely evacuation of personnel from Kyiv, highlighting the potential for a retaliatory strike against decision-making centers in the capital.
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