Moscow is using psychological terror to isolate Ukraine. Western allies must call the bluff, and send advanced air defenses instead.

One day after one of Russia's worst attacks on Kyiv since its 2022 full-scale invasion, Moscow warns foreign residents and diplomats to leave Ukraine's capital, as it says it does…

Kyiv says Russia is trying to intimidate foreign missions and urges allies to boost pressure on Moscow and strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses.

Moscow is using psychological terror to isolate Ukraine. Western allies must call the bluff, and send advanced air defenses instead.

If Moscow threatens “systematic strikes” on Kyiv, the West should answer with systematic increases in the air defenses that save lives.

EU Ambassador Katarina Mathernova said Moscow’s rhetoric aims to spread fear but reflects desperation and Russia’s inability to break Ukraine’s resilience or international support.