Ukraine’s MFA: Threat level from Russia remains unchanged

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the overall level of security threats posed by Russia to Kyiv and other cities remains unchanged, despite renewed warnings from Moscow about potential strikes.

In a statement, the ministry noted that the level of danger has remained consistent over recent years and months, even as Russia continues its sustained campaign of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses sincere gratitude to all foreign diplomatic missions, to all foreign diplomats who continue to work in our country during the war, rejecting Russian blackmail and threats. For more than four years and three months, Russia has been using against the capital of Ukraine the full range of lethal missiles and drones. The strikes have practically not stopped for a single week. According to the Ukrainian side’s assessment, the overall level of security threats from Russia to Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities remains the same as in previous years and months. Against this background, new Russian threats are nothing but shameless blackmail. Moscow is effectively admitting that its shelling is aimed, in particular, at intimidating the foreign diplomatic corps. This evidence will become valuable proof in international legal proceedings against the aggressor state. To counter Russian intimidation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is ready to assist in further strengthening the security of foreign diplomatic missions that submit a relevant request. Taking this opportunity, we remind all our partners and allies that the best response to the Kremlin’s threats remains increasing pressure on the aggressor and support for Ukraine, in particular, strengthening air defence capabilities. Moscow must receive the right and consolidated signals from the international community: unity, strength and principle,” the ministry said.

The statement came after Russia declared its intention to strike military and administrative infrastructure in Ukraine, including decision-making centres and command posts.

By Tamilla Hasanova