Italy, Spain and Greece close Kyiv embassies following US warning of air attack

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The US, Italy, Spain, and Greece have closed their embassies in Kyiv due to warnings of a potential air attack. The US cited specific intelligence about a significant threat, advising its citizens to prepare for emergencies. Ukraine's intelligence agency accused Russia of spreading false information about an imminent large-scale attack. They described the messages as part of a psychological operation, highlighting errors typical of Russian disinformation. The UK and Germany's embassies remain open, albeit with limited operations. This situation follows Ukraine's recent use of US-made missiles against Russian targets, amid heightened tensions and changes in Russia's nuclear policy.


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