Russia Warns Diplomats to Leave Kyiv, Says Retaliation Inevitable if Victory Day Is Disrupted
Summary
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry advised foreign embassies in Kyiv to withdraw staff, highlighting geopolitical risk.
- Russia said retaliatory attacks would be inevitable if Ukraine disrupts Victory Day events on May 9.
- Markets are watching the possibility of escalating military clashes around Victory Day and the impact on geopolitical risk.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Russia has warned diplomatic missions in Kyiv to evacuate, underscoring rising military tensions ahead of Victory Day.
Walter Bloomberg reported on May 7 that Russia’s Foreign Ministry advised foreign embassies in Kyiv to withdraw staff.
Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said Moscow would respond if Ukraine tried to disrupt Victory Day events on May 9. She indicated any retaliatory strike could target Kyiv.
The warning comes as Russia raises its alert level during the Victory Day period amid the threat of drone and missile attacks.
Markets are focused on whether military clashes could intensify around Victory Day and how that could affect geopolitical risk. Whether Russia carries out a military response and how the diplomatic situation develops will be key variables.
JH Kim
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