EU will not withdraw diplomats from Kyiv despite Kremlin threats - European Commission spokesman

The European Union will not reduce its diplomatic presence in Kyiv after threats from the foreign ministry of the aggressor country, russia, to strike the Ukrainian capital. This was stated by European Commission spokesman Anouar El Anouni, Radio Liberty reported on Thursday, May 7.

El Anouni stressed that russia's statements about strikes on Kyiv and the evacuation of ambassadors are "part of its thoughtless escalation tactics." According to him, the EU will not withdraw diplomatic representatives from the capital.

"We will not change our position or presence in Kyiv. Russian attacks are unfortunately a daily reality both in Kyiv and in other parts of Ukraine," the European Commission spokesman stressed.

However, El Anouni did not say whether the EU considers the risk to be increased after Moscow's threats.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on May 4, the russian Defense Ministry announced the introduction of a ceasefire on May 8 and 9, which is necessary for the russians to hold propaganda events dedicated to Victory Day.