The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses its sincere gratitude to all foreign diplomatic missions and all foreign diplomats who continue to work in our country during this time of war, rejecting Russian blackmail and threats.

For over four years and three months now, Russia has been deploying its entire spectrum of lethal missiles and drones against the capital of Ukraine. The strikes have not ceased for virtually a single week.

According to the Ukrainian side's assessment, the overall level of security threats posed by Russia to Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities remains the same as in previous years and months.

Against this backdrop, the new Russian threats are nothing short of shameless blackmail. Moscow is effectively admitting that its attacks are aimed, among other things, at intimidating the foreign diplomatic corps. This admission will serve as valuable evidence in international legal proceedings against the aggressor state.

To counter Russian intimidation, the MFA of Ukraine stands ready to assist in further strengthening the security of foreign diplomatic missions upon their request.

We take this opportunity to remind all our partners and allies that the best response to the Kremlin's threats remains increasing pressure on the aggressor and boosting support for Ukraine, particularly by strengthening air defense capabilities. 

Moscow must receive the correct and consolidated signals from the international community: unity, strength, and principles.