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Poland and Germany Summon Russian Ambassadors Amid Kremlin's Call for Ukraine to Leave Kyiv

On May 26, 2026, Poland and Germany summoned their Russian ambassadors in response to a direct threat from the Kremlin, which called for Ukraine's government to leave Kyiv. The move marked a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between the West and Russia. Both nations issued formal protests, signaling a united front against Russian aggression.

Poland summoned the Russian ambassador in Warsaw, while Germany did the same in Berlin. The action followed a statement from the Kremlin urging Ukraine's government to abandon Kyiv, a move widely seen as an attempt to pressure Ukraine into a political compromise. The Kremlin's call was interpreted as a veiled threat to the sovereignty of Ukraine and a challenge to the West's support for Kyiv. The two European nations acted in unison, reflecting a growing alignment in their foreign policy toward Russia. The diplomatic maneuver was part of a broader pattern of Western responses to Russian military and political actions in Ukraine. No immediate military retaliation was reported, but the incident underscored the deepening divide between Russia and its neighbors. Sources from Anadolu Ajansı reported the events in both countries, with no significant divergence in the facts presented. The Kremlin's statement was cited as the catalyst for the diplomatic response, with no conflicting accounts from other outlets.

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StateAnadolu AgencyMay 27, 12:20 AM
Poland summons Russian ambassador as Warsaw hardens response to Kremlin threats - Anadolu Ajansı

Poland summons Russian ambassador as Warsaw hardens response to Kremlin threats  Anadolu Ajansı

StateAnadolu AgencyMay 26, 05:33 PM
Germany summons Russian ambassador after Moscow’s call to leave Kyiv - Anadolu Ajansı

Germany summons Russian ambassador after Moscow’s call to leave Kyiv  Anadolu Ajansı