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U.S. orders families of embassy staffers to leave Ukraine amid fears of Russian invasion | CBC News
Jan 24, 2022 58 secs
Embassy in Ukraine to leave the country amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.

It also said that non-essential embassy staff could leave Ukraine at government expense.

The move came amid rising tensions about Russia's military buildup on the Ukraine border that were not eased during talks Friday between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva.

In a statement, the State Department noted recent reports that Russia was planning significant military action against Ukraine.

The State Department added: "The security conditions, particularly along Ukraine's borders, in Russia-occupied Crimea, and in Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine, are unpredictable and can deteriorate with little notice.

ing to Ukraine because of COVID-19 as well as the tensions over Russia, was changed Sunday to carry a stronger warning.

"Do not travel to Ukraine due to the increased threats of Russian military action and COVID-19.

The travel advisory for Russia was also changed: "Do not travel to Russia due to ongoing tension along the border with Ukraine, the potential for harassment against U.S.

The State Department would not say how many Americans it believes are currently in Ukraine.

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