Ukraine Vows Response as Russia Warns Foreigners to Leave or Face 'Mortal Danger'

Ukraine will respond to Russia's vow to intensify air strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Moscow warned foreign diplomats and visitors to leave the country or face "mortal danger." Russia's Foreign Ministry issued the warning on October 3, saying responsibility for any consequences lies with those who ignore it. Zelenskyy said intelligence documents show Putin has a "new doctrine" targeting civilian infrastructure, including roads, schools, and hospitals, to pressure people to leave cities. He said Ukraine will respond by striking Russian energy facilities, like oil refineries, but not civilian objects. Russia struck a Dnipro River bridge in Kyiv on October 3, killing and injuring dozens, and hit a cargo ship in Odesa, killing one. Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador after drones and missiles violated its airspace, with President Maia Sandu saying the war is "reaching Moldova" and endangering lives across Europe.