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Why Russia Wants Western Embassies Out of Kyiv – and Why They're Staying

Original: KYIV POST: Why Russia Wants Western Embassies Out of Kyiv – and Why They’re Staying https://www. kyivpost.com/post/86192

Russia has repeatedly warned foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv as attacks on the Ukrainian capital intensify, in what analysts see as an attempt to weaken Western presence and resolve. The United States and European governments have rejected the pressure and kept their embassies operating, signalling continued diplomatic backing for Ukraine despite the escalating strikes on the city.

Why now: Russian strikes on Kyiv and pressure on Western diplomats are intensifying, making the staying power of embassies a live test of Western commitment to Ukraine.

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• KYIV POST: Why Russia Wants Western Embassies Out of Kyiv – and Why They’re Staying https://www. kyivpost.com/post/86192 Russia has repeatedly warned foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv as attacks on the capital intensify. The US and European governments have rejected the pressure… · ukrdef@mstdn.social · 2

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