US request American citizens to leave the country

US request American citizens to leave the country: issues travel advice for Embassy personnel. 

Washington: The United States has updated its travel warning for Ukraine to call American residents to flee the country. Also, the decision to allow the departure of specific diplomatic staff. 

This announcement stated that Russia plans to launch a significant military action against Ukraine as per an ANI report.

This comes as several nations, led by the US, who have been reported to accuse Russia of gathering troops near the Ukrainian border as a prelude in preparation for an incursion. 

Moscow has, however, stated that it does not have any intention of launching an invasion into Ukraine but also stressed that it can deploy troops on the borders of its territorial boundaries.

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In an announcement on Sunday in the State Department’s Sunday advisory, in a statement on Sunday, State Department said, “On January 23, 2022, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of US direct-hire employees and ordered the departure of eligible family members from Embassy Kyiv due to the continued threat of Russian military action. US citizens in Ukraine should consider departing now using commercial or other privately available transportation options.”

The report further stated, “The security conditions, particularly along Ukraine’s borders, in Russia-occupied Crimea, and Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine, are unpredictable and can deteriorate with little notice. As a result, demonstrations, which have turned violent at times, regularly occur throughout Ukraine, including in Kyiv.”

It was reported that the State Department said that US citizens living in Ukraine must be aware of the fact that Russian military actions within Ukraine could have a significant impact on the US Embassy’s ability to offer consular services, such as assistance for US citizens who are leaving Ukraine.

It has advised American citizens to avoid taking trips to Ukraine due to “tension” along the border with Ukraine. 

The statement added, “Do avoid traveling to Ukraine because of the increasing dangers of Russian military actions and COVID-19. Take extra care in Ukraine due to the threat of crime and civil disturbances. Certain areas are at risk. Go through the entire Travel Advisory.”