State Department official, in explaining ordered departure for Kyiv embassy families, says the decision was based on conclusion that Russia could invade at any time. But notes that USG is still not sure that Russia will invade
The UK is keeping "under close review" the situation at its embassy in Ukraine after US announced it will reduce staff + withdraw families. @FCDOGovUK said: "The safety & security of our staff & British nationals is our top priority. We are keeping the situation under close review"
1 year agoTonight the State Dept has ordered the families of US embassy employees in Kyiv to depart Ukraine and authorized non-emergency personnel to depart as well
State Department: US citizens in Ukraine should consider departing now using commercial or other privately available transportation options
State Dept announces reducing staff at Embassy in Kyiv. "The Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of US direct hire employees and ordered the departure of eligible family members from Embassy Kyiv due to the continued threat of Russian military action"
The US @StateDept has reissued its Level 4 Travel advisory for Ukraine to include new information about increased risk of Russian military action: "Do not travel to Ukraine due to the increased threats of Russian military action and COVID19”
Starting January 24 to 29, Latvian inspectors will check Russian military facilities in the Smolensk and Bryansk regions, - head of the Russian National Center for Nuclear Risk Reduction Ryzhkov
1 year agoMinister of Defense of Ukraine: The second bird in Kyiv. More than 80 tons of weapons to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities from our friends in the USA
1 year ago17:31z CMB313, a National Air flight chartered by USTRANSCOM, arrived in Kyiv this evening from Frankfurt with a weapons shipment
Ukrainian Police again denied any leaks from Diya government platform, says all information about that is fake in attempt to destabilize situation in the country
1 year ago3 x USAF C130J HKY729/731/732 to Tallin Estonia
1 year agoNational Airlines N756CA just took off from Frankfurt Hahn Airport as U.S. Transportation Command flight CMB313. Scheduled destination is Kyiv Boryspil Airport in Ukraine. The aircraft is loaded with U.S. weaponry
Crew evacuated from a burning vessel in the Black Sea
Ukrainian serviceman of Border Guard troops wounded with gun fire at Putyla district of Chernivtsi region. Evacuated to hospital in bad condition
Body of Ukrainian border guards serviceman was found at Ukraine-Romania border in Chernivtsi region on Friday night
Russia warns that it will not tolerate if Kyiv and the West go on a provocation in Donbass and attack Russians - head of delegation in Vienna Gavrilov
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary says "there will be severe economic consequences if Russia installs a puppet government in Ukraine" but it's "extremely unlikely" that troops will be sent to Ukraine
1 year agoRemarkable detail in UK Foreign Sec Liz Truss's warning that Moscow is "looking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv", possibly fmr MP Yevhen Murayev, "as it considers whether to invade and occupy Ukraine." She additionally warns of Russian intelligence contacts with: Arbuzov, Kluyev, Sivkovich, Azarov
Joint Forces Operation: 4 ceasefire violations yesterday, 1 Ukrainian soldier wounded
Oil Products Tanker AL MUNTAZAH(IMO: 8862521) caught fire near Taman port in Black Sea. Crew - 7 Russian citizens, 700 tonnes of fuel oil onboard. No casualties
1 year agoU.S. Airmen from the 60th Aerial Port Squadron load cargo on to a 747 Jan. 22, 2022 at Travis Air Force Base. Lots of .50 caliber ammunition heading to Boryspil International Airport according to the shipping tags
1 year agoNational Airlines N756CA to Kyiv Boryspil carrying 200,000 lbs of weaponry. Ascending callsign compared to previous CMB flight to Kyiv, Ukraine (CMB312 then, CMB313 now), same origin, same airline
Occupation authorities in parts of Luhansk region claims Ukrainian military captured one of their militiamen
Vice Minister at Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania: In light of Russia's increase in military pressure in and around Ukraine, Lithuania will provide Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and adjacent equipment to bolster Ukraine's defensive military capabilities
Shots fired, 18 rounds heard at 6201 S Stewart.
1 year ago@POTUS Biden had a national security meeting today from Camp David regarding "continued Russian aggressive actions towards Ukraine." Joined in person by Steve Ricchetti and @JakeSullivan46
1 year agoVideo from Dover AFB released by Pentagon showing loading of 100+ Javelin ATGM's along with other weapons and ammo that arrived in Kyiv last night. The Javelin weapons was seemingly more discrete within the delivery
The British government has accused Russia of seeking to replace Ukraine's government with a pro-Moscow administration, and said former Ukrainian lawmaker Yevheniy Murayev is being considered as a potential candidate
1 year agoLooks like more equipment from the 4th Tank Division arriving at Voronezh's Maslovka train station. T-80U tanks, Msta-S howitzers, MTU-72 bridgelayers
According to @BILD, the chief of the German Navy Schönbach resigns after recent comments
Three sources tell @CBSNews the US Embassy in Kyiv has requested permission to authorize departure for non-essential staff and families. It's NOT an ordered departure. And the request is still in process
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has summoned Ambassador of Germany to Ukraine to reject statements of Commander of the German Navy. Deep disappointment was also expressed over the German government's position on defense weapons for Ukraine
1 year agoMilitary echelon filmed in Smolensk
The Russian Foreign Ministry says publication that President of China allegedly asked Putin "not to attack Ukraine" on the eve of the Olympics is an "informational special operation"
Russia does not rule out military provocations by the US and Ukraine - Spokesperson of Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Advisers to the President of the Normandy format plan to meet on January 26 - Office of President of Ukraine
