On October 5, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Washington does not plan to evacuate its embassy in Kyiv despite threats from Russia. He stated that the United States continuously assesses the security situation surrounding its diplomatic missions.
US Position on Diplomatic Security
Rubio emphasized that the threats coming from Russia are not unusual, and the US State Department conducts daily analyses of the security situation in countries where their diplomatic missions are located. According to him, if a serious threat arises that requires changes in the operational format of the embassy, Washington will make the appropriate decision.
International Partners' Reactions
Today it was reported that embassies of European Union countries also confirmed their readiness to remain in Kyiv despite threats from Russia. The day before, the Russian Foreign Ministry urged foreigners, including diplomatic mission personnel, to leave Kyiv, warning of possible attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
Conclusions and Further Actions
Rubio noted that attacks on the Ukrainian capital are no longer a surprise for diplomats, and they have been warned about the need to leave Kyiv for several months. However, as he emphasized, there are currently no grounds for closing the embassy or recalling diplomats.