Biden Warns Americans , To Leave Ukraine , As Threat of Invasion Looms. On February 10, United States President Joe Biden issued a warning for any Americans still in Ukraine to leave the country.
On February 10, United States President Joe Biden issued a warning for any Americans still in Ukraine to leave the country.
NBC reports that the warning comes as the threat of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine looms. .
American citizens should leave now.
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It’s not like we’re dealing with a terrorist organization.
We’re dealing with one of the largest armies in the world.
It’s a very different situation, and things could go crazy quickly, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via NBC.
We’re in a very different world than we’ve ever been, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via NBC.
Separately, the U.S. State Department issued a warning that regular consulate service, including assistance leaving the country, , would be “severely impacted.”.
NBC reports that U.S. military and intelligence assessments estimate that Russia could launch a full-scale invasion of the capital, Kyiv, within 48 hours.
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On February 11, a senior administration official said that Biden would host a virtual meeting on Ukraine with NATO and other world leaders.
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On February 11, a senior administration official said that Biden would host a virtual meeting on Ukraine with NATO and other world leaders.
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NBC reports that leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada and the European Union will participate in the meeting.
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The White House said the meeting would focus on, "shared concerns about Russia’s continued buildup of military forces around Ukraine and continued coordination on both diplomacy and deterrence."
