{
  "id": 11711313,
  "title": "Russia advises diplomats, foreigners; warns of massive strikes on Ukraine capital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/russia-advises-diplomats-foreigners-warns-of-massive-strikes-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T14:12:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/russia-advises-diplomats-foreigners-warns-of-massive-strikes-on-ukraine-capital/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a statement released on Saturday, Russia's foreign ministry urged diplomats and foreigners residing in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, to evacuate the city and cease visiting Ukraine altogether. The ministry had previously requested foreigners and diplomats to leave Kyiv and refrain from traveling in the country. Moscow has been launching numerous drone and missile strikes against Ukraine as part of its ongoing offensive, with a recent intensification of attacks on Kyiv, specifically targeting essential infrastructure.\n\nThe Russian foreign ministry expressed concern over the failure of some individuals to heed the previous warnings, stating that they are willingly putting themselves in danger. In response to the ongoing strikes, the ministry warned that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will persist in delivering massive retaliatory strikes. They emphasized that any potential negative consequences arising from those who disregard their warnings are solely the responsibility of those individuals.\n\nOn Friday, Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, declared that the city should now operate under a war footing due to the enemy relentlessly attacking Kyiv with strikes on bridges and energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for violating the norms of armed conflict by authorizing massive attacks on civilian areas. The Kremlin has dismissed these accusations as unfounded.",
  "summary": "Russia has called on diplomats and foreigners in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital to leave Kyiv, warning of new “massive” strikes. The country in a statement on Saturday by its foreign ministry, said it “had previously urged foreign nationals and diplomats in Kyiv to leave the city and refrain from visiting Ukraine.” Moscow has been pummelling […] The post Russia advises diplomats, foreigners; warns…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ukraine-to-step-up-oil-attacks-as-russia-hits-kyiv-bridges",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:36:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Three Russian missiles and two drones strike Moldovan territory in morning attacks on neighboring Ukraine. Moldova is increasingly exposed to the risks of Russia’s war next door",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/three-russian-missiles-and-two-drones-strike-moldovan-territory-in",
        "published": "2026-10-03T12:14:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Mortal danger': Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv as strikes kill 6 in Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mortal-danger-russia-warns-diplomats-to-leave-kyiv-as-strikes-kill-6",
        "published": "2026-10-03T13:50:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Insider",
        "title": "The winter war: Ukraine is prepping for another season of Russian attacks before the cold sets in",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/the-winter-war-ukraine-is-prepping-for-another-season-of-russian",
        "published": "2026-10-03T15:59:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}