“We are staying”: EU embassies remain in Kyiv after Russia warns diplomats to leave or risk their lives
EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová said Moscow wants to scare Europe into cutting its support for Ukraine, and Poland and Estonia also refused to move.
The EU delegation and all EU embassies in Kyiv will continue their operations despite Russia's warning that foreign diplomats should leave or risk their lives. Katarína Mathernová, the EU Ambassador to Ukraine, stated on October 4 that Poland and Estonia also affirmed their embassies would remain open in Kyiv, viewing Russia's threats as an attempt to intimidate Europe.
Russia has been attacking Kyiv daily, aiming to make the city uninhabitable. In response, Russia has singled out the embassies and foreign officials still operating in Kyiv, warning that if anything happens to them, they will bear the responsibility. Mathernová emphasized that Moscow seeks to scare Europe into reducing its support for Ukraine, but that stance will not succeed.
She highlighted the ongoing security concerns for the EU delegation and the significant impact of daily strikes on the Northern Bridge, which is crucial for connections between the two banks of the Dnipro. Poland and Estonia affirmed their commitment to maintaining their embassies in Kyiv and their unwavering support for Ukraine despite Russia's threats.
The European Commission also commented on the situation, stating that Russia's threats reveal the Kremlin's loss of war and self-control. The EU has allocated €28.3 billion in defense procurement plans for Ukraine this year and is implementing stricter sanctions against Russia. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine, visiting a recently attacked facility and expressing gratitude for Zelenskyy's courage amidst the air raid alert.
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