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France and Belgium Summon Russian Ambassadors Over Strikes on Ukraine

France and Belgium summoned Russian ambassadors on May 27, 2026, in response to recent strikes on Ukraine. The actions followed reports of 'massive strikes' and threats linked to Kyiv. The EU states' anger is unlikely to aid ceasefire mediation efforts.

France summoned the Russian ambassador on May 27 over 'massive strikes' on Ukraine, as reported by Anadolu Ajansı. Belgium summoned its Russian envoy for threats connected to strikes on Kyiv, according to the same source. An Al-Jazeera article noted that EU states' anger over the Kyiv threat will not help Brussels mediate a ceasefire, despite Putin's acceptance of the idea.

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IndependentAl JazeeraMay 27, 11:23 PM
EU states summon Russian envoys over Kyiv threat

Anger of EU states won't help smooth the way for Brussels to mediate a ceasefire, an idea Putin now says he accepts.

StateAnadolu AgencyMay 27, 08:07 PM
Belgium summons Russian ambassador for threats linked to strikes on Kyiv - Anadolu Ajansı

Belgium summons Russian ambassador for threats linked to strikes on Kyiv  Anadolu Ajansı

StateAnadolu AgencyMay 27, 07:44 PM
France summons Russian ambassador over last weekend's 'massive strikes' on Ukraine - Anadolu Ajansı

France summons Russian ambassador over last weekend's 'massive strikes' on Ukraine  Anadolu Ajansı