The Russian ambassador in Bucharest requested a meeting with Romanian officials to ask for the evacuation of diplomatic personnel from Kiev.

Vladimir Lipaev requested a meeting with officials from the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, asking for the evacuation of diplomatic personnel from Kiev, in the context of rising tensions in Ukraine. Lipaev accused Romanian diplomats of lacking the courage to condemn the Ukrainian attack in Starobelsk, which resulted in 21 deaths and over 60 injuries, calling this incident a terrorist attack. The Russian Embassy emphasized that Romania should take the evacuation recommendation seriously, warning about the dangers faced by Romanian citizens. Additionally, the ambassador criticized the position of Romanian officials, stating that they did not respond appropriately to Russia's requests. In the context of the attacks in Ukraine, Russia threatened systematic actions against the capital, demanding the evacuation of foreign embassies from Kiev.