Russia tells diplomats to leave Kyiv in case Moscow launches mass strikes

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned diplomatic missions to evacuate their staff from Kyiv promptly in case of a potential Ukrainian attack during Victory Day commemorations. The warning is in response to Ukrainian President's aggressive statements about disrupting the commemorations. Ukrainian President had noted a Russian announcement of scaled-down commemorations without military hardware, suggesting Russia's concern about security. This has led to speculation about a possible retaliatory strike by Russia's Armed Forces.