Russia Warns Kyiv Diplomats of Mortal Risk to Prompt Evacuations

The European Union and Germany have defied the threat, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz visiting Kyiv and EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová confirming that embassy missions remain fully operational. The escalation follows 4 consecutive days of Russian drone and missile strikes against primary bridge crossings over the Dnipro River, including the Pivnichnyi Bridge, which Russia claims was used for military logistics. Security analysts note that such diplomatic warnings have previously served as precursors to broader aerial campaigns.