The US Embassy in Kyiv confirmed via social media that it remains open and operational, dismissing claims by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas that American diplomats had left the capital. The embassy stated that reports of its departure were false and reaffirmed the Department of State's commitment to staff safety.
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The US Embassy in Kyiv stated it continues to operate and dismissed claims that American diplomats left due to Russian threats.
Kaja Kallas had claimed that American diplomats had left the Ukrainian capital because of Russian threats of missile strikes.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry offered additional security measures to foreign diplomatic missions operating in Ukraine.
Ukraine's parliament ratified two key documents on May 28, finalizing the terms on which Kyiv will receive a 90 billion euro ($105 billion) support loan from the EU.
The vote passed with 298 of 310 lawmakers in attendance voting in favor and nobody voting against.
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the MPs for ratifying the agreement.
An IMF mission arrived in Kyiv as key reforms stalled.
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