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Sergey Lavrov

Russian politician of Armenian origin, Minister of Foreign Affairs

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May 26
Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv, threatens 'systematic strikes' on decision-making centres in major escalation
Moscow has urged foreign citizens and diplomatic staff to evacuate Kyiv, warning of an imminent campaign of 'systematic strikes' targeting decision-making centres and military-industrial facilities in the Ukrainian capital.
May 26
Russia Threatens Systematic Strikes on Kyiv and Mass Destruction as Germany and EU Summon Envoys
Russia demanded foreign citizens and diplomats leave Kyiv ahead of planned systematic strikes, prompting Germany and the EU to summon Russian diplomats on Tuesday.
May 25
Lavrov Tells Rubio to Evacuate US Diplomats, Citizens from Kyiv as Russia Vows Systematic Strikes on 'Decision-Making Centers'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday that Moscow is launching systematic strikes on military and decision-making sites in Kyiv, urging Washington to evacuate its citizens and diplomatic personnel.