Nearly 50 countries condemn Russian threats of systematic strikes on Kyiv and diplomatic missions

Nearly 50 countries at the United Nations condemned Russian threats to launch "systematic strikes" against Kyiv and diplomatic missions in Ukraine. The nations warned that such threats represent a dangerous escalation of the war and constitute pressure against embassies and diplomatic personnel. The UN has issued warnings about the targeting of diplomatic facilities, which would violate international law governing the protection of diplomatic missions during armed conflicts.