The The UK government on Friday urged British citizens in Ukraine to leave the country as soon as possible.while there are still “commercial” means available to do so.
The safety of British citizens is our top priority, which is why we have updated our travel advice.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its travel advice page to warn against any travel to Ukraine and stress that the British in that country must “get out now”.
“We urge British citizens in Ukraine to leave immediately by commercial means while they are available,” the statement from the British office added.
The first Minister, Boris Johnsonexpressed in a virtual meeting with other world leaders that “fear for the safety of Europe in the current circumstances”Downing Street, his official office, said in a statement.
The British head of government participated in the meeting to address the situation in Ukraine with leaders from the United States, Italy, Poland, Romania, France, Germany, the European Council, the European Commission and NATO.
In that forum, he stressed the need for Western allies to make it “absolutely clear” that there will be a package of harsh economic sanctions “prepared” if Russia decides to invade Ukraine, a step that for the United Kingdom would be a “devastating and destructive” decision.
The leaders agreed to “redouble diplomatic efforts in the coming days” and they consider that there is a negotiated solution to the crisis if the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, agrees to “de-escalate” the tension.
Putin “must understand that there would be severe sanctions and that they would be extremely damaging to the Russian economy,” Johnson insisted to the rest of the leaders, who urged the allies to continue reinforcing the eastern flank of NATO territory and provide “defensive” support. to Kyiv.
USA also calls for immediate evacuation of its citizens
US President Joe Biden on Thursday asked his citizens to leave Ukraine “now” due to the threat of an invasion by Russia, which has launched joint military exercises in neighboring Belarus despite European diplomatic efforts.
“American citizens should leave now (…) Things could speed up quickly”Biden said in an interview with NBC News, warning of the power of the Russian army, with more than 100,000 soldiers deployed on the borders with Ukraine.
The leader’s request comes after the movements made by the Russian troops that reported activity in the Black Sea. The United States also responded by mobilizing nearly a thousand soldiers near the territory in conflict.
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