Ukraine: US, Western Countries Tell Families of Embassy Staff to Leave
- Ukraine: US, Western Countries Tell Families of Embassy Staff to Leave
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The US, UK and Australia have told the families of its diplomats in Kyiv to leave Ukraine amid concerns about a potential Russian invasion. Germany said it would also help its citizens leave if they wish.
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Several Western countries cautioned against travel to Ukraine and moved to pull the families of their diplomatic staff out of the country on Monday, following a similar move by the United States. The growing list of countries calling on citizens to leave the country comes amid mounting tensions over Russia’s military buildup on the border with Ukraine.
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What did the US say?
On Sunday, the US State Department told the relatives of diplomatic staff stationed at the embassy in Kyiv to start leaving Ukraine. US officials advised against traveling to Ukraine due to “increased threats of Russian military action” and COVID-19. In a travel advisory published on its website, the State Department said that there were reports Russia is planning significant military action against Ukraine.
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#Ukraine Some Embassy staff and dependants are being withdrawn from Kyiv in response to growing threat from Russia. The British Embassy remains open and will continue to carry out essential work. (see ’Summary' page) https://t.co/NDOk0vdKBg pic.twitter.com/OSm9fd89id
— FCDO Travel Advice (@FCDOtravelGovUK) January 24, 2022
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