Russia Urges Foreigners to Leave Kyiv, Warns Ukrainians on Infrastructure

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Saturday issued a statement urging foreigners and diplomats in Kyiv to evacuate and refrain from visiting Ukraine, while also warning Ukrainian residents to stay away from military and administrative infrastructure. The statement specifically called on foreign nationals and diplomatic staff to leave the Ukrainian capital, citing unspecified risks. It also advised Ukrainian citizens to avoid proximity to key facilities, marking an escalation in official warnings from Moscow. This is not the first such advisory, as Russia issued a similar warning in May of this year. The latest call comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, with Moscow continuing to discourage international presence in Ukraine.