Russia Pressures Western Embassies to Leave Kyiv; Allies Resist, Preserving Diplomatic Presence

Russia has intensified calls for Western diplomats to evacuate Kyiv amid heightened attacks on the Ukrainian capital, but the US and European nations have refused, maintaining open embassies. This resistance blocks Moscow's apparent effort to isolate Ukraine diplomatically and signals continued Western commitment. The situation remains fluid as attacks escalate, with the effectiveness of Russia's pressure campaign still uncertain.