Russia Warns Western Politicians Against Travel to Ukraine, Citing Safety Risks

Russia's Foreign Ministry warned Western politicians and diplomats that their safety in Ukraine cannot be guaranteed, accusing the Zelensky government of using them as a 'human shield' for military convoys. This is a rhetorical escalation in Moscow's ongoing campaign to deter Western official visits to Ukraine, though it does not signal a new operational development. The warning may reflect heightened Russian concern over the symbolic impact of such visits.