US Secretary of State responds to Russia's call for foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to Russia's call for foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, stating the State Department regularly analyzes the safety of each diplomatic mission worldwide, but the embassy in Ukraine's capital remains operational for now. Rubio told journalists on October 5 that Russians have been issuing similar warnings to foreign diplomats for several months. He emphasized that the U.S. decides independently whether it is safe for embassy personnel to remain, noting that Kyiv's exposure to attacks is unsurprising to everyone. Russia's Foreign Ministry urged foreigners, including diplomatic staff, to leave Kyiv, threatening new massive strikes on the Ukrainian capital. EU Ambassador Katarina Mathernova confirmed all EU member state embassies remain operational in Kyiv, with Poland's foreign ministry echoing this stance. The European Commission also responded to Russian threats by reaffirming continued support for Ukraine and increased pressure on the aggressor country.