Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov communicated with US State Secretary Marco Rubio on Monday, urging the evacuation of US citizens and diplomats from Kyiv as Russia prepares to intensify its military strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Lavrov indicated that President Vladimir Putin had instructed him to inform Rubio of systematic attacks targeting key facilities, including decision-making centers. This warning follows a weekend of assaults in which Russia launched numerous drones and missiles, resulting in four fatalities and numerous injuries in Kyiv. Among the weapons used was the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, known for its high speed and nuclear capability. Concurrently, Ukraine conducted strikes in Russian-occupied territories, leading to at least six deaths, including two children, in Gorlivka. Lavrov also accused European nations and Ukraine of sabotaging agreements reached between Putin and former US President Donald Trump during their 2025 meeting in Alaska, highlighting the ongoing tensions and complexities in the region.