Fearing an invasion of Ukraine by Russia, nearly two dozen countries urge their citizens there to leave while cutting back their diplomatic staff
Fearing an invasion of Ukraine by Russia within a few days, many countries are urging their citizens there to leave and are cutting back their diplomatic staff.
Romania, which borders Ukraine, has strongly recommended its nationals avoid travel to the country and to "re-evaluate the need to stay" if already there.Moscow has recalled some of its diplomatic staff, saying it fears "provocations". European Union bodies recommended non-essential diplomatic personnel in Kiev leave the country and telecommute from abroad.
But the Ukrainian infrastructure ministry said on Sunday the country would leave its airspace open despite the possibility of a Russian invasion.
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