Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv if Victory Day disrupted; Ukraine vows response (lemonde.fr)

• Russia warns diplomats to evacuate Kyiv ahead of possible strikes.
• Retaliatory attacks threatened if Victory Day events are disrupted.
• Zelensky promises proportional response to Russian aggression.

"Russia warned foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, threatening retaliatory strikes on the Ukrainian capital if its Victory Day commemorations are disrupted. Ukrainian President Zelensky responded that Ukraine would 'respond in kind' to Russian attacks, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict."