The European Union also summoned the Russian chargé d’affaires in Brussels, condemning the threats as an ‘unacceptable escalation.’ Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev mocked the EU’s decision to maintain its diplomatic presence in Kyiv, suggesting an abundance of diplomats. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that security risks in Kyiv remain high, with ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks. The situation escalated further following a significant Russian missile strike on Kyiv, described as the largest in years, in retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack.