Kyiv:Moscow The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a warning to foreigners and diplomatic mission staff, advising them against staying in or traveling to Ukraine.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the ministry emphasized that Russian forces will continue to launch large-scale retaliatory strikes against military targets in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. This warning is a reiteration to foreign nationals and diplomatic staff regarding the risks of remaining in the region.

The ministry further stated that foreigners and diplomats who remain in Kyiv are deliberately putting their lives at mortal risk, urging them to leave the area for their safety.