EU Calls In Russian Envoy Amid Escalating Kyiv Threats

In response to Russian threats of intensified attacks on Kyiv, the European Union summoned Moscow’s chargé d’affaires on Tuesday. The diplomatic rebuke comes after Russia warned foreign citizens, including diplomats, to leave the Ukrainian capital. EU spokesperson Anita Hipper said the bloc finds such escalation unacceptable and will maintain its presence in Kyiv while continuing to provide critical support. Russian state media cited an alleged drone attack on a Starobilsk college, claiming 21 fatalities and over 60 injuries among students. Moscow insists the incident warrants systematic strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial targets. The EU and its partners maintain that civilian sites must never be targeted. Foreign ministers will hold informal talks in Cyprus to explore further pressure on Russia. Separately, Norway summoned its Russian ambassador to register strong opposition to threats against foreign nationals inside Ukraine.