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Russia says "political tourists" should avoid going to Kiev, the idea is to "politically isolate Ukraine"
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Russia says "political tourists" should avoid going to Kiev, the idea is to "politically isolate Ukraine"

SAPO Notícias15 September 2026 at 18:54

The Russian Foreign Ministry warned that "political tourists" should avoid traveling to Kiev, arguing that the intention is to "politically isolate Ukraine". This position comes in the context of geopolitical tensions between Russia and Western countries.

The Russian ministry had already issued a warning in May asking Western countries to withdraw their diplomatic teams from Kiev, the Ukrainian capital. This demand was part of a broader strategy of diplomatic pressure.

The article also mentions an attack that occurred on Sunday night against a railway station located two kilometers away, although the text is incomplete and does not provide more details about this specific incident.

The Russian position seems aimed at discouraging international visits to Ukraine, particularly by Western political or diplomatic figures, in the context of the conflict between the two countries.

Why this matters

The Russian warning represents an escalation in diplomatic pressure on Ukraine, directly affecting citizens and Western governments who intend to maintain relations with Kiev. This situation follows the previous warnings from May and may complicate the travel of diplomatic representatives and visitors to the Ukrainian capital.

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