U.S. to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears
2 years, 10 months ago

U.S. to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears

LA Times  

A shipment of military aid from the U.S. is unloaded Friday at an airport outside Kyiv, Ukraine. The United States is set to evacuate its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, as Western intelligence officials warn that a Russian invasion is imminent. U.S. officials say the State Department plans to announce early Saturday that most American staff at the Kyiv embassy will be required to leave the country ahead of a feared Russian invasion. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, said a limited number of U.S. diplomats may be relocated to Ukraine’s far west, near the border with Poland, a NATO ally, so the U.S. can retain a diplomatic presence in the country. The Pentagon announced Friday that it is sending 3,000 combat troops to join 1,700 who already are assembling in Poland, in a demonstration of American commitment to NATO allies worried at the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine.

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US shuts Kyiv embassy amid strike threat after Ukraine missile attack in Russia
1 month ago

US shuts Kyiv embassy amid strike threat after Ukraine missile attack in Russia

India Today  

The US shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday morning due to what it called the threat of a significant air attack, a day after Ukraine used American missiles to hit a target inside Russia in what Moscow described as an escalation in the war. Later, after an air raid siren in the early afternoon jangled nerves in the capital, …

US closes embassy in Kyiv due to threat following Ukraine’s ATACMS attack on Russia
1 month ago

US closes embassy in Kyiv due to threat following Ukraine’s ATACMS attack on Russia

Live Mint  

The United States temporarily closed its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday morning, citing the threat of significant air attacks. This decision followed Ukraine's use of US-supplied ATACMS missiles to strike a target inside Russia, marking a possible escalation in the ongoing conflict. The closure comes after Ukraine used US ATACMS missiles to target an arms depot inside Russia, a move …

US shuts Kyiv embassy over fears of ‘significant air attack’
1 month ago

US shuts Kyiv embassy over fears of ‘significant air attack’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US embassy in Kyiv …

U.S. Embassy In Kyiv Shuts Down Over Warning Of 'Significant' Russian Air Attack
1 month ago

U.S. Embassy In Kyiv Shuts Down Over Warning Of 'Significant' Russian Air Attack

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING KYIV, Ukraine — The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said it has received warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on Wednesday and would be closed as a precaution. But it comes one day after Moscow said U.S.-made longer range missiles had been used in a Ukrainian attack that struck a weapons warehouse in the Bryansk region …

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts down after receiving warning of significant Russian air attack
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1 month ago

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts down after receiving warning of significant Russian air attack

Deccan Chronicle  

Kyiv: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said it has received warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on Wednesday and would be closed as a precaution. But it comes one day after Moscow said U.S.-made longer range missiles had been used in a Ukrainian attack that struck a weapons warehouse in the Bryansk region after U.S. President Joe Biden …

US embassy in Kyiv orders staff to shelter fearing 'significant air attack' from Putin in response to Biden allowing Ukraine to fire missiles into Russia
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1 month ago

US embassy in Kyiv orders staff to shelter fearing 'significant air attack' from Putin in response to Biden allowing Ukraine to fire missiles into Russia

Daily Mail  

The US embassy in Kyiv warned staff to shelter fearing a 'significant air attack' from Russia after Biden allowed Ukraine to fire long-range missiles deep into Russia. The threat comes just days after Washington lifted the ban on Ukraine using long-range missiles supplied by the US to hit targets in Russia as Putin's forces begin to recover ground. Ukraine is …

US Embassy In Kyiv Temporarily Closed Over Possible Air Attack Alert, Asks Citizens To Take Shelter
1 month ago

US Embassy In Kyiv Temporarily Closed Over Possible Air Attack Alert, Asks Citizens To Take Shelter

ABP News  

The US Embassy in Kyiv was temporarily closed after receiving specific information of a potential significant air attack on Wednesday, an official statement said, asking all employees to immediately take shelter. "The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20. Ukraine: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv received specific information of a …

US embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant air attack'
1 month ago

US embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant air attack'

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The US embassy in Kyiv warned Wednesday of a "potential significant air attack" and shuttered its doors, following Russia's vow to respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time. "The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20," it said in a message on …

US shuts embassy in Kyiv anticipating air attack, asks staff to take shelter
1 month ago

US shuts embassy in Kyiv anticipating air attack, asks staff to take shelter

India Today  

The US Embassy in Kyiv announced a temporary closure following specific intelligence of a potential large-scale air attack expected on November 20, amid fears of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war. The warning comes a day after Ukraine launched US-supplied ATACMS missiles into Russian territory, following new authorisation from outgoing President Joe Biden's administration. Meanwhile, Biden has agreed to give …

Analysis: US embassy’s temporary closure in Kyiv reflects a starkly escalating war in Ukraine
1 month ago

Analysis: US embassy’s temporary closure in Kyiv reflects a starkly escalating war in Ukraine

CNN  

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — It is a very specific and high-profile warning, so you would expect the information behind it to have been quite precise. But on Wednesday, it announced a one-day closure, citing “specific information of a potential significant air attack.” Kyiv endures air attacks on an almost nightly basis – but the US step suggested a fear of …

US embassy in Kyiv reopens after nearly three months of war
2 years, 7 months ago

US embassy in Kyiv reopens after nearly three months of war

Al Jazeera  

Washington remains committed to helping Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion, the US says, as embassy staff return to the capital. The United States has reopened its embassy in Kyiv, the US Department of State announced, nearly three months after withdrawing American diplomats and suspending work in the Ukrainian capital in advance of Russia’s invasion. With the war in Ukraine continuing, Blinken …

Ukrainian embassy draws US citizens seeking to fight in war
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukrainian embassy draws US citizens seeking to fight in war

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has given the smaller nation’s embassy in Washington an unexpected role: recruitment center for Americans who want to join the fight. “They really feel that this war is unfair, unprovoked,” said Ukraine’s military attaché, Maj. Gen. Borys Kremenetskyi. “This is people of goodwill who are coming to assist Ukraine to fight for freedom.” The …

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: US recommends Americans in Russia leave 'immediately'
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: US recommends Americans in Russia leave 'immediately'

Firstpost  

The state department warned that options for getting out of Russia are dwindling quickly as international sanctions bite, including many countries having closed their airspace to Russian carriers Washington, United States: The United States recommended Monday that Americans in Russia leave immediately following the invasion of Ukraine. “US citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available,” said …

US shuts Belarus embassy, approves evacuation from Moscow embassy
2 years, 9 months ago

US shuts Belarus embassy, approves evacuation from Moscow embassy

Al Jazeera  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the suspension of operations and the authorised departures in a statement. The United States shuttered its embassy in the capital of Belarus and allowed non-emergency employees and their family members to leave from its embassy in Moscow on the fifth day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The latest evacuations come after Russian President Vladimir …

US asks Americans in Russia to leave 'immediately' amid war in Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

US asks Americans in Russia to leave 'immediately' amid war in Ukraine

India TV News  

Highlights US State Department asked citizens to leave Russia immediately amid tensions with Ukraine. The U.S. Embassy in Russia asked Americans to leave the country due to the war in Ukraine. The United States State Department on Monday asked its citizens to leave Russia immediately amid tensions with Ukraine. The State Department has closed the U.S. Embassy in Belarus and …

Situation highly uncertain, don't travel to Kyiv, says Indian embassy in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Situation highly uncertain, don't travel to Kyiv, says Indian embassy in Ukraine

India Today  

The Embassy of India in Ukraine has advised Indian nationals in the country to refrain from travelling to Kyiv and stay put in safe locations after Russia launched a full-fledged attack. Dubbing the current state of affairs amid a Russian invasion as “highly uncertain”, the embassy appealed to all Indian nationals in Ukraine to maintain calm and stay safe. READ …

Russia Begins Evacuating Diplomatic Staff from Ukraine to 'Protect Their Lives'
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia Begins Evacuating Diplomatic Staff from Ukraine to 'Protect Their Lives'

News 18  

Russia began evacuating diplomatic staff from Ukraine, its embassy in Kyiv told AFP, a day after lawmakers in Moscow granted President Vladimir Putin permission to use force abroad. Asked if the evacuation had begun, the embassy’s spokesman Denis Golenko told AFP by phone: “Yes.” Moscow’s foreign ministry announced Tuesday it would evacuate diplomats from the country soon, saying this was …

Indian Nationals Advised To Leave Ukraine Temporarily Amid Russian Invasion Scare: MEA
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian Nationals Advised To Leave Ukraine Temporarily Amid Russian Invasion Scare: MEA

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Kyiv has asked Indian nationals to leave Ukraine temporarily in wake of the current situation in the country amid speculations of an invasion from Russia. The Embassy continues to function normally to provide all services to Indian nationals in Ukraine.” The advisory has come at a time when the speculations of an invasion by …

US moving Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv amid 'dramatic acceleration' in Russian build-up
2 years, 10 months ago

US moving Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv amid 'dramatic acceleration' in Russian build-up

ABC  

The US is pulling its embassy out of Kyiv, citing a "dramatic acceleration" in the build-up of Russian forces as Ukraine's President defiantly called for the day flagged for a possible invasion to be a national "day of unity". Key points: Most US embassy staff have already been ordered to depart Ukraine A Pentagon spokesman said the US did not …

US moving Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv amid Russian buildup
2 years, 10 months ago

US moving Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv amid Russian buildup

India Today  

The United States is relocating its embassy operations in Ukraine from the capital Kyiv to the western city of Lviv, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, citing the "dramatic acceleration in the buildup of Russian forces." The move comes as US officials warn Moscow could launch an attack on Ukraine, including on Kyiv, any day, after amassing more …

The U.S. fuelling tensions in the face of what it says is an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

The U.S. fuelling tensions in the face of what it says is an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Hindu  

The United States, aided by some of its close European allies such as the United Kingdom, has been ratcheting up tensions over Ukraine since December in an attempt to convince the international community that a Russian invasion of that country is imminent. Russia, as well as most of the international community, refuses to buy the U.S.’ argument that NATO is …

Indian embassy building database of Indian nationals in Ukraine for possible evacuation The move appears precautionary i
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian embassy building database of Indian nationals in Ukraine for possible evacuation The move appears precautionary i

The Hindu  

India maintained a studied silence on the developing Ukraine situation on Saturday even as western powers called for evacuation of their citizens from various locations in the country. The Hindu has, however, learned that the Embassy of India in Kyiv has been contacting Indian citizens based in Ukraine and collecting information those who may require evacuation in case a conflict …

Australia to evacuate Kyiv embassy amid threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia to evacuate Kyiv embassy amid threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine

ABC  

The Australian government will evacuate its embassy in Kyiv, amid warnings a Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasingly imminent and Prime Minister Scott Morrison warning the situation is deteriorating and reaching a "dangerous stage." Key points: The government will move its operations to a temporary office in Lviv The US has ordered non-emergency staff to leave its embassy in Kyiv …

Poland facilitating departure of US citizens from Ukraine: US Embassy
2 years, 10 months ago

Poland facilitating departure of US citizens from Ukraine: US Embassy

India TV News  

Highlights Poland has agreed to help US citizens leave Ukraine by simplifying the entry procedures US citizens will need to present a valid US passport and COVID vaccination proof at Polish border US State Dept said that US was relocating some of its diplomatic personnel from Kiev to Lviv Poland has agreed to help US citizens leave Ukraine by simplifying …

US evacuating most Ukraine embassy staff over invasion fears
2 years, 10 months ago

US evacuating most Ukraine embassy staff over invasion fears

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States is evacuating almost all of the staff from its embassy in Kyiv as Western intelligence officials warn that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasingly imminent. The State Department said it will maintain a small consular presence in Lviv, in Ukraine’s far west near the border with Poland, a NATO ally, to handle emergencies. The …

Biden warns Putin that U.S. will respond ‘decisively’ if Russia invades Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Biden warns Putin that U.S. will respond ‘decisively’ if Russia invades Ukraine

LA Times  

President Biden warned Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Saturday that the U.S. would “respond decisively and impose swift and severe costs” if Moscow attacked Ukraine, the White House said, as the U.S. government ordered the evacuation of most of its personnel from its embassy in Kyiv amid dire signs an invasion was imminent. The discussions came as the U.S. government …

‘Things could go crazy quickly’: Joe Biden urges Americans to leave Ukraine as fears of Russian invasion mount
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Things could go crazy quickly’: Joe Biden urges Americans to leave Ukraine as fears of Russian invasion mount

Firstpost  

Washington-Moscow tensions are at their highest since the Cold War, with some US estimates saying some 130,000 Russian soldiers are grouped in dozens of combat brigades near the border with Ukraine Washington: United States President Joe Biden urged Americans Thursday to immediately leave Ukraine, as Russia’s live-fire drills and build-up of troops around the ex-Soviet state deepened fears of an …

US urges citizens to leave Ukraine amid Russian invasion threat
2 years, 10 months ago

US urges citizens to leave Ukraine amid Russian invasion threat

Al Jazeera  

State Department warns it will not be able to evacuate US citizens in event of Russian military action. ‘Military action may commence at any time’ His comments came as the US State Department, in a travel note updated on Thursday, advised citizens to leave Ukraine and urged those who remain to exercise caution due to “potential combat operations should Russia …

Americans should leave Ukraine within 48 hours, White House warns
2 years, 10 months ago

Americans should leave Ukraine within 48 hours, White House warns

Al Jazeera  

The US national security adviser urges Americans to leave quickly, as Biden coordinates with European allies on response to Russia. Jake Sullivan, US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, said at a White House media briefing on Friday that US observations and intelligence show Russia has all the military elements in place needed for an invasion of Ukraine. “As we’ve …

White House approves Pentagon plan for US troops to help Americans leave Ukraine if Russia invades
2 years, 10 months ago

White House approves Pentagon plan for US troops to help Americans leave Ukraine if Russia invades

CNN  

CNN — The White House has approved a plan presented by the Pentagon for the nearly 2,000 US troops in Poland to help Americans who may try to evacuate Ukraine if Russia invades, according to two US officials familiar with the matter. And I think their versatility, their ability to – to move quickly and to conduct a range of …

Russia at 70% of Ukraine military buildup: US Official
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia at 70% of Ukraine military buildup: US Official

India Today  

Russia has assembled at least 70 percent of the military firepower it likely intends to have in place by mid-month to give President Vladimir Putin the option of launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, US officials say. US officials have said in recent weeks that a Russian invasion could overwhelm Ukraine's military relatively quickly, although Moscow might find it difficult …

Ukraine crisis: US to deploy troops in eastern Europe to counter Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine crisis: US to deploy troops in eastern Europe to counter Russia

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden has approved sending additional forces to eastern Europe, two US officials told Reuters on Wednesday, as Washington reinforces its allies against what it describes as a Russian threat to invade Ukraine. In signs that, publicly at least, Russia is in no mood to signal compromise, the Kremlin mocked British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as "utterly confused" …

Ukraine crisis: US to deploy more troops to Eastern Europe
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine crisis: US to deploy more troops to Eastern Europe

Al Jazeera  

Pentagon stresses US forces are not going to Ukraine, but to bolster the security of NATO nations in Eastern Europe. The US deployments are “destructive steps, which increase military tension and reduce scope for political decision,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the Interfax news agency. But US State Department spokesperson Ned Price rejected Moscow’s assertion that Washington is …

Dutch embassy staff in Ukraine are cleared to return home: Hoekstra
2 years, 11 months ago

Dutch embassy staff in Ukraine are cleared to return home: Hoekstra

Dutch News  

Staff at the Dutch embassy in Ukraine have been cleared to return to the Netherlands if they want to, because of the mounting tension in the region, foreign affairs minister Wopke Hoekstra told broadcaster NOS. ‘It is an enormous dilemma, because you don’t want to leave too early, because then you could potentially contribute to the instability,’ he said after …

Dutch embassy staff in Ukraine are cleared to return home: Hoekstra
2 years, 11 months ago

Dutch embassy staff in Ukraine are cleared to return home: Hoekstra

Dutch News  

Staff at the Dutch embassy in Ukraine have been cleared to return to the Netherlands if they want to, because of the mounting tension in the region, foreign affairs minister Wopke Hoekstra told broadcaster NOS. ‘It is an enormous dilemma, because you don’t want to leave too early, because then you could potentially contribute to the instability,’ he said after …

US orders families of diplomats in Ukraine to leave country amid fears of Russian invasion
2 years, 11 months ago

US orders families of diplomats in Ukraine to leave country amid fears of Russian invasion

India Today  

The State Department on Sunday ordered the families of all American personnel at the US Embassy in Ukraine to leave the country amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion. 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 …

‘Russia Planning Major Military Action’: US Tells Families Of Envoys To Leave Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Russia Planning Major Military Action’: US Tells Families Of Envoys To Leave Ukraine

News 18  

The United States on Monday told the relatives of its diplomats in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv to leave the nation. Demonstrations, which have turned violent at times, regularly occur throughout Ukraine, including in Kyiv,’ the travel advisory said. The US earlier on Saturday expressed its ‘firm commitment to Ukraine’s sovereign right to self-defence’ as it sent 90 tonnes of US “lethal …

US draws down Ukraine embassy presence as war fears mount
2 years, 11 months ago

US draws down Ukraine embassy presence as war fears mount

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The State Department on Sunday ordered the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine to leave the country amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion. 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 …

US orders family members Embassy personnel in Kyiv to leave Ukraine due 'threat of military action'
2 years, 11 months ago

US orders family members Embassy personnel in Kyiv to leave Ukraine due 'threat of military action'

Daily Mail  

The State Department on Sunday ordered the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine to leave the country amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion. Dozens of civilians have been joining Ukraine's army reserves in recent weeks amid fears about Russian invasion Russia has denied it is planning an invasion, but Vladimir Putin has issued demands …

US orders families of its Ukraine embassy staff to leave the country as fears rise of a Russian invasion
2 years, 11 months ago

US orders families of its Ukraine embassy staff to leave the country as fears rise of a Russian invasion

ABC  

The US State Department has ordered the families of all American personnel at the US embassy in Ukraine to leave the country amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion. Key points: Non-essential embassy staff could also leave Ukraine at government expense US officials said the embassy would remain open and that it wasn't an evacuation American citizens have been advised …

US orders families of Ukraine embassy staff to leave on war fears
2 years, 11 months ago

US orders families of Ukraine embassy staff to leave on war fears

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken resists imposing immediate sanctions arguing it would remove their deterrent effect. In a statement on Sunday, the State Department also said that non-essential embassy staff could leave Ukraine at government expense and that all Americans should consider departing immediately. The US Embassy in Kyiv warned that “military action by Russia could come at any …

State Department reduces staff at US embassy in Ukraine, orders some family members to leave
2 years, 11 months ago

State Department reduces staff at US embassy in Ukraine, orders some family members to leave

CNN  

CNN — The US State Department announced Sunday evening it would reduce staff levels at the US Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, beginning with the departure of nonessential staff and family members. State Department officials urged Americans to leave the country now, warning that State Department assistance would be “severely impacted” if there is Russian military action in the country. The …

US military aid arrives in Ukraine amid Russia border tensions
2 years, 11 months ago

US military aid arrives in Ukraine amid Russia border tensions

Al Jazeera  

The delivery follows US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv this week amid concerns over tens of thousands of Russian troops amassed at the border. The delivery followed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv this week amid concerns from Ukraine and its Western allies over tens of thousands of Russian troops amassed at the border …

First US shipment of recently directed security assistance arrives in Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

First US shipment of recently directed security assistance arrives in Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — The first US shipment of recently directed security assistance has arrived in Ukraine, the US Embassy in Kyiv tweeted Friday night. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday that any Russian invasion of Ukraine would be “met with a severe and a united response.” Blinken held a 90-minute bilateral meeting Friday in Geneva with Russian Foreign Minister …

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