Bila Tserkva, Vasylkiv, Myronivka(13:40). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Kyiv, Dnipro, Cherkasy, Kramators’k(13:39). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Kyiv(13:34). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Intensive reconnaissance by U.S. drone over Russia-Ukraine border
German Federal Foreign Office has just decided to allow family members of the German Embassy in Ukraine to leave the country voluntarily. Also applies to German organizations in Ukraine such as the Goethe-Institut
Poland's President @andrzejduda to meet with the govt members to discuss the security situation in the region, support for Ukraine & allied cooperation
EU prepares fresh 1.2-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine: von der Leyen
The US Embassy in Belarus: We warn our citizens of unusual Russian military activities on the borders of Ukraine
Head of occupation authorities in parts of Donetsk region of Ukraine says that they have increased combat readiness preparedness
NATO: Alliance 'putting forces on standby,' sending additional warships and fighter jets to eastern Europe as Russia continues military build-up around Ukraine: statement
Allies are sending more ships and jets to enhance NATO defensive deployments in eastern Europe. A strong sign of allied solidarity. Offers include: Danish F-16 jets to Lithuania; French troops to Romania; Dutch F-35 jets to Bulgaria;Spanish frigate heading to the Black Sea
Lithuanian Foreign Minister: Any sanctions imposed on Russia must be harsh
Lukashenka said that he does not need a war, but accused "Americans are pushing for these actions"
It's propaganda
Occupation authorities in parts of Luhansk region have also accused Ukraine in preparation of offensive operations
It's propaganda
Occupation authorities in parts of Donetsk region accused Ukraine in preparation of offensive operation, says additional 40 SOF servicemen,trained by British instructors arrived near Avdiyivka
Ukraine says US move to withdraw diplomats' families 'premature'
UK Foreign Office officials said the decision was not the result of specific intelligence targeting British diplomats but a response to the growing risk of a Russian incursion & the potential risk to diplomats
The BBC understands the Foreign Office has started to withdraw staff from the British embassy in Kiyv, amid growing fears in the West that Russia may be preparing to invade Ukraine
The EU is not following the US in withdrawing its diplomats' families from Ukraine, top European diplomat Josep Borrell says, adding there is no need to "dramatise" the situation while talks with Russia continue
2 year agoUSAF RQ4 Global Hawk FORTE12 drone on the mission over Eastern Ukraine
Joint Forces Operation: 10 ceasefire violations yesterday, 1 Ukrainian serviceman wounded
2 year ago2x USAF KC135R RCH051/52 from NAS NAS Jacksonville to Europe
2 year agoUS Army CL600 ARTEMIS N488CR BRIO68 active over the Black Sea
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"
2 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
