Western Embassies in Kyiv Close Due to Russian Air Attack Threat

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine has announced it will close after receiving warnings of a possible major Russian air attack.

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the U.S. and other Western embassies in Kyiv decided to remain closed for security reasons.

The U.S. embassy stated it had been alerted to a potential Russian airstrike targeting the Ukrainian capital.

This move comes after President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made missiles to strike targets in Russia.

The decision angered Russian officials, who promised to retaliate.