Victory Day Commemorations Spark Diplomatic Tensions
Russia urges diplomatic missions in Kyiv to evacuate staff. Russia warns of retaliatory strikes if Ukraine disrupts Victory Day commemorations. Victory Day commemorations scaled back due to security concerns. Spokesperson Maria Zakharova urges diplomats to prioritize evacuation. Zakharova accuses Zelenskiy of threatening to disrupt commemorations. Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russian oil facilities; Russia links disruptions to retaliation