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US orders diplomats’ families to leave Kyiv, citing ‘threat of Russian military action’

January 24
The U.S. State Department has authorized the departure of non-essential employees and the family members of diplomats stationed at the Kyiv embassy, on Jan. 23, citing potential Russian military escalation. “There are reports Russia is planning significant military action against Ukraine,” the statement reads. “The security conditions, particularly along Ukraine’s ...

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