Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Poland, and the European Union summoned Russian representatives on Tuesday. This action follows Russia's threats to launch strikes on military targets and decision-making centers in Kyiv, alongside warnings for foreign citizens and diplomats to evacuate the city as soon as possible. EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper described the threats as an unacceptable escalation and called on Moscow to stop hitting civilians, though the EU delegation remains in Kyiv.
In Norway, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide summoned Ambassador Nikolai Korchunov to address threats against foreign personnel in Ukraine. Sweden also summoned the Russian ambassador to condemn threats against Latvia and other countries in the Nordic-Baltic region, as well as false claims of airspace violations. Additionally, the UN secretary-general rebuked Russia during a session regarding proliferating global conflicts.
European Union foreign ministers will meet Thursday to discuss the approach for potential future talks with Russia. This comes as Ukraine pushes for Europe to play a role in negotiations while the U.S. is focused on the war with Iran. While Vladimir Putin has indicated he now accepts the idea of a ceasefire, there are concerns that the current anger from EU states may hinder Brussels' ability to mediate such an agreement.