BRUSSELS, May 7 — The EU said today it would not leave Kyiv after Russia warned of a possible retaliatory strike on the Ukrainian capital and urged foreign organisations to evacuate.

“As to us, the EU, we will not change our posture or presence in Kyiv. Russian attacks are... unfortunately, a daily reality in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine,” EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said.

“Russia’s public threats to attack Kyiv are part of its reckless escalatory tactics.”

The European Union’s diplomatic mission in Kyiv was damaged in August last year after Russian missiles struck close to the building.

EU chief Antonio Costa at the time posted a picture of the inside of an office with the windows blown out, ceiling partially hanging down and debris scattered on the floor. No member of the EU mission was injured. — AFP