In his daily press briefing, Psaki evaluated the latest situation regarding the Ukraine crisis and the situation of the Americans in the country in case of a possible invasion.
“NO EVOLUTION PLAN LIKE AFGHANISTAN”
When asked about possible evacuation plans prepared by the Pentagon, Psaki stated that they did not plan a mass evacuation similar to the one in Afghanistan, and that there was a special situation there as it was the end of a 20-year war.
Psaki noted that they do not know clearly whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided for a military step in Ukraine, but Moscow should not choose the path of invasion.
“RIGHT NOW THERE ARE MANY REASONS FOR AMERICANS TO LEAVE UKRAINE”
Reminding that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already made a call for the Americans in Ukraine to leave the country in case of a possible invasion, Psaki said, “So the issue that everyone needs to understand is that the United States does not generally do mass evacuations (like in Afghanistan). “There are many reasons and we are now calling for them to leave. However, we see calls to leave this country more like the situation in Ethiopia or Kazakhstan.” made his comment.
The spokesperson stated that in the case of a possible military mobilization, all necessary facilities are available for the Americans in countries such as Poland and Romania, which are neighbors to Ukraine, but did not give concrete details.
THEY BAD RUSSIA FOR RISING TENSION
Psaki also emphasized that Russia is still involved in actions to increase tensions and that they have not seen concrete steps to reduce tensions.
ALLEGED TO DISCLOSE THE SECRET PLAN
According to the report of the American Wall Street Journal based on US officials, it was claimed that the White House had approved the Pentagon’s plan to help thousands of Americans who are likely to leave Ukraine in the event of an invasion by Russia.
According to the plan, it was noted that the US troops stationed in Poland would begin to set up checkpoints, tent camps and other temporary facilities on the Ukrainian border in the event in question, but officials said that American troops were not authorized to enter Ukraine and would not evacuate Americans from Ukraine or evacuate them. He emphasized that they would not fly a plane through it. (AA)