The US has ordered the relatives of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country, as fears rise of a Russian invasion.
Non-essential embassy staff have also been told they can leave, and US citizens have been urged to do the same.
The State Department said the embassy remained open, but that a Russian invasion could come “at any time”.
Russia has denied having any plans for military action in Ukraine.
The State Department also warned people not to travel to Ukraine and Russia due to the ongoing tension and “potential for harassment against US citizens”.
“There are reports Russia is planning significant military action against Ukraine,” an advisory from the State Department said.
Source:Fiilafmonline/BBC
