Recently, there has been talk of a possible Russian intervention in Ukraine. As evidence of this, the military bunker that Russia has built on the Ukrainian border is shown. Stating that it will stand by Ukraine in the context of a possible intervention, the USA ordered the families of its personnel in the Kiev embassy to leave Ukraine. In the statement, a travel warning was also made to the country. “Security conditions in eastern Ukraine are unpredictable and could deteriorate at any moment” statement was included.
“LEAVE COUNTRY” INSTRUCTIONS FROM USA TO THE FAMILIES OF ITS STAFF
The US State Department has issued a travel warning to Ukraine amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. In the warning, “On January 23, 2022, the State Department allowed employees directly hired at the US Embassy in Kiev to voluntarily leave Ukraine due to the continued threat of Russian military action, and instructed their diplomatic family members to leave. US citizens in Ukraine, commercial or consider leaving using other private transportation options.” statement was included.
“SAFETY CONDITIONS CAN BREAK AT ANY TIME”
Pointing out that there are news that Russia is planning a military operation against Ukraine, the statement said, “Security conditions are unpredictable and could deteriorate at any moment, especially along the borders of Ukraine, in the Crimea occupied by Russia and in eastern Ukraine under Russian control.” assessment was made.
In the statement, it was stated that the diplomatic activities of the USA in Ukraine will also be affected in a possible military action, and the US citizens in Ukraine were also requested to fill out an online form for communication.
BIDEN CAN SEND BATTLESHIPS AND AIRPLANES
On the other hand, according to the news of the New York Times, US President Biden is considering sending troops to Eastern Europe and the Baltic countries in order to ensure the security of NATO members in the region against the possibility of Russia launching a military action against Ukraine. Biden is considering sending warships and planes to NATO members. The US can send between 1000-5000 troops to eastern Europe, and the number can be increased 10 times as needed.
Source: AA