Official announcements from the respective countries' foreign ministries

Spain, U.S., and Greece Close Embassies in Kyiv Amid Russian Offensive and Ballistic Missile Test Threat

Nov 20, 2024, 09:13 AM

Spain, the U.S., and Greece have closed their embassies in Kyiv due to the risk of a significant Russian offensive against Ukraine. Reports suggest Russia is preparing to test its new ballistic missile in combat conditions, possibly launching from a location close to Ukraine's borders. The embassies' closures come amid heightened security threats, with Spain's embassy specifically citing the risk of air attacks as the reason for its closure. Additionally, the U.S. has authorized the supply of non-persistent anti-personnel mines to Ukraine to bolster its defenses against the Russian invasion.