Russia's Foreign Ministry reiterated its call on Saturday for foreign citizens and diplomatic personnel to avoid staying in Kyiv or traveling to Ukraine, stressing that those who ignore this recommendation are knowingly putting their lives at risk due to the defensive operations carried out by the Kremlin against Ukrainian aggression.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated in a press release that responsibility for any negative consequences lies entirely with those who ignore this warning, noting that Russian forces are conducting operations against military targets and infrastructure linked to the Ukrainian military apparatus both in the capital and in other regions.
Security context and response to previous attacks
This official position underlines that the current situation is a direct response to the campaign of attacks that kyiv is waging against the interior of Russian territory, which includes energy, transport and civilian infrastructure targets with the purpose of weakening Moscow's logistics and economy.
In response to this Ukrainian strategy, the Russian government has intensified its military actions to neutralize the adversary's capabilities, substantially increasing the risk for anyone remaining in conflict zones. Several Western powers, including the United States, the United Kingdom, European Union countries, Norway, and Switzerland, maintain similar travel advisories to discourage travel to Ukraine.
Warning about the diplomatic and official presence in kyiv
The Russian diplomatic body emphasized that, despite warnings, numerous embassies continue to operate in Kyiv and various foreign officials visit the nation officially, exposing themselves to situations of extreme vulnerability.
Moscow confirmed that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will continue to carry out their defense and military response operations, and therefore insisted on the need to prioritize personal safety and leave Ukrainian territory immediately.
