Russia escalates Kyiv strikes, urges foreign nationals to leave; Merz visits despite attacks

Russia has called on diplomats and foreign nationals to leave Kyiv, signaling an imminent large-scale attack on the capital, while drone strikes and shelling from Izium are reported. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kyiv on Sunday underscores continued Western support despite the escalation. The situation is developing, with uncertainty over the scale and timing of the anticipated assault.