As tensions rise over Ukraine, countries ask their nationals to leave: Full list
Russia, too, has ‘optimised’ its diplomatic staff from Ukraine over ‘fears of provocation’ from Kyiv and its allies.
With fears of Russia invading Ukraine rising by the day, several countries have urged their citizens living in the eastern European nation to leave immediately. Russia, too, announced on Saturday it has ‘optimised’ its diplomatic staff out of Ukraine over ‘fears of provocation’ from Kyiv and its allies.
Thus far, following countries have urged their nationals to evacuate, and the list is likely to grow in the coming days.
United States: The US State Department has asked non-emergency staff members of its embassy in Kyiv to evacuate.
“”Despite the reduction in diplomatic staff, the core embassy team, our dedicated Ukrainian colleagues, and @StateDept and U.S. personnel around the world will continue relentless diplomatic and assistance efforts in support of Ukraine’s security, democracy, and prosperity,” it posted on Twitter.
Belgium: On its website, the Belgian foreign ministry ‘strongly advised’ Belgian nationals, whose presence in Ukraine is not strictly required, to leave. It also warned that an evacuation cannot be guaranteed.
