Russia warns Kyiv diplomats to evacuate ahead of possible retaliatory strike

Russia has warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv to evacuate, threatening a retaliatory strike on the Ukrainian capital if Ukraine disrupts World War II Victory Day commemorations in Moscow on May 9. The warning was issued in a note to foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations on Wednesday, stating that Russia would launch strikes against decision-making centers in Kyiv. The threat comes amid ongoing attacks between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides reporting casualties on Thursday: 13 wounded in Bryansk, Russia, and one in Dnipro, Ukraine. Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine from May 8 to 9 for the commemorations. Ukraine has not yet responded to the warning.