BREAKING: US officially announces departure of employees. “On February 12, 2022, the Department of State ordered the departure of most U.S. direct hire employees from Embassy Kyiv due to the continued threat of Russian military action.”
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US State Department: “U.S. citizens in Ukraine should be aware that the U.S. government will not be able to evacuate U.S. citizens in the event of Russian military action anywhere in Ukraine. Military action may commence at any time and without warning…”
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US Embassy in Ukraine says work will continue. Just not in Kyiv.
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Despite the reduction in diplomatic staff, the core embassy team, our dedicated Ukrainian colleagues, and @StateDept and U.S. personnel around the world will continue relentless diplomatic and assistance efforts in support of Ukraine’s security, democracy, and prosperity.
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Several SUVs and US Embassy employees are coming and going with their belongings from the compound in Kyiv as I type this. Also a delivery man just brought in several pizzas to the entrance.
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Another US Embassy Kyiv employee with bags over her shoulders leaves the American compound.
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Are they ordering pizza at the Russian Embassy too?
Rumours are that THEY are also pulling out, in which case all the rhetoric from the Russians saying they will not be invading Ukraine are LIES‼️
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(Take care & all the best to you there)
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