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US orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv

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The U.S. has ordered the families of its diplomats in the capital Kyiv to leave the country "due to the threat" of Russian invasion.

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  1. Ukraine: US orders families of embassy staff to evacuate | DW

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    US orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: US orders families of embassy staff to evacuate | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The US order to evacuate diplomats' families comes amid fears that Russia is preparing to attack Ukraine.

  2. The Daily Caller

    State Dept. Orders US Embassy Families To Evacuate Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions With Russia (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The State Department has ordered family members of U.S. embassy personnel to evacuate Ukraine as soon as Monday due to escalating tensions with Russia.

  3. Digital Journal

    US orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The U.S. has ordered the families of its diplomats in the capital Kyiv to leave the country "due to the threat" of Russian invasion.

  4. The Daily Caller

    State Department Urges US Citizens To Leave Ukraine, Will Reduce US Embassy Staff (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The State Department authorized on Sunday an evacuation process for some staff members at the embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine.

  5. CBS News

    U.S. orders embassy staffers' families to leave Ukraine amid Russian military buildup (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    State Department also allowing non-emergency personnel to leave Kyiv amid Russia's military buildup on the borders, but Ukraine and some other U.S. allies say it's "premature."

  6. NBC Chicago

    US Draws Down Ukraine Embassy Presence as War Fears Mount (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine.

  7. FOX 4 Dallas

    U.S. embassy families in Ukraine ordered to leave country as war fears mount (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.

  8. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    U.S. draws down Ukraine embassy presence as war fears mount (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    The U.S. State Department on Sunday ordered the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine to leave the country amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: US, Western countries tell families of embassy staff to leave | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The US, UK and Australia have told the families of its diplomats in Kyiv to leave Ukraine amid concerns about a potential Russian invasion. Germany said it would also help its citizens leave if they wish.

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  11. WNEP

    US reduces Ukraine embassy presence as tensions rise (opens WNEP)

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    WNEP's feed description

    The State Department ordered families of American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine to leave the country.

  12. France 24

    US orders its diplomats' families and embassy staff to leave Ukraine (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The United States has ordered the families of its diplomats in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to leave the country "due to the continued threat" of a Russian invasion, the State Department said Sunday.

  13. Wyoming Public Media

    State Department orders families of embassy staff to leave Ukraine (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Citing a "continued threat of Russian military action," the U.S. State Department also authorized the voluntary departure of nonessential embassy employees at its embassy in Kyiv.

  14. New York Times

    U.S. Orders Family Members of Embassy Staff to Leave Ukraine (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The State Department warned that the United States would “not be in a position” to evacuate U.S. citizens should Russia invade.

  15. The Guardian

    US and UK withdraw families from Ukraine embassies | First Thing (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Dependents of staffers have been told to leave Kyiv amid growing tensions over Russia’s military buildup. Plus, Jason Bateman on his lost decade

  16. The Guardian

    US and UK withdraw families from Ukraine embassies but EU to stay put (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    State department says dependants of staffers must leave the country amid growing tensions over Russia’s military buildup

  17. NBC News

    U.S. orders embassy families out of Ukraine, says some staff may leave as well (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Americans should consider leaving Ukraine "now," nonemergency diplomatic employees were authorized to depart, and eligible family members were ordered to

  18. Insider

    The State Department has asked families of US diplomats to leave Ukraine amidst escalating fears of Russian invasion (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    A Sunday memo from the State Department warned that security conditions in the region are "unpredictable and can deteriorate with little notice."

  19. The Times of Israel

    US orders diplomats’ families to leave Kyiv ahead of possible Russian invasion (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Senior State Department official warns that military action could come at 'any time' as tensions in the former Soviet republic continue to rise

  20. NBC 6 South Florida

    State Department Urges U.S. Citizens in Ukraine to Leave the Country Amid Russian Buildup at Border (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    The State Department also ordered eligible family members of personnel at its embassy in Kyiv to leave the country due to the deteriorating security conditions.

  21. Newsweek

    White House advises Americans leave Ukraine now, has no plans for military evacuation (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The U.S. Embassy in Kiev has already ordered diplomats' family members out of the country.

  22. New Hampshire Union Leader

    State Department orders diplomats' families to leave U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, citing 'threat of Russian military action' (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    WASHINGTON - The State Department ordered the departure of all family members of U.S. Embassy personnel serving in Kyiv on Sunday, citing the "threat of Russian military action."

  23. Fox News

    Ukraine slams US for 'excessive caution' after ordering embassy families to evacuate (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The United States ordered family members of Kyiv Embassy personnel to leave Ukraine starting Monday, and authorized other U.S. employees in the country to leave as well.

  24. WMUR

    US staffers’ families, nonessential personnel at Kyiv embassy being told to leave Ukraine (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The State Department on Sunday ordered the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine to leave the country amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.

  25. Deutsche Welle

    US tells embassy families to leave Ukraine | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The US has ordered the families of its diplomats in Ukraine to leave the country. Non-essential staff have also been told to leave. The State Department says the decision has been under consideration for some time, as concerns grow over a possible Russian invasion.

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