On May 4, Russia’s Foreign Ministry issued a formal warning to foreign diplomatic missions, claiming strikes on Kyiv are “inevitable” if Moscow is targeted during May 9 celebrations. The statement urges the “timely evacuation” of personnel from the Ukrainian capital in response to alleged threats from the “Kyiv regime.” Moscow framed the potential escalation as a retaliatory measure against “decision-making centers” in Kyiv. Video: Russia’s Foreign Ministry / Telegram.