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Ukraine urges citizens to leave Russia 'immediately'

23 Feb 2022 05:03pm
Servicemen of Ukrainian Military Forces walk as they keep their position on the front line with Russia backed separatists, near Novolugansk, in the Donetsk region, on Feb 17, 2022. - AFP
Servicemen of Ukrainian Military Forces walk as they keep their position on the front line with Russia backed separatists, near Novolugansk, in the Donetsk region, on Feb 17, 2022. - AFP
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KYIV - Ukraine on Wednesday urged its citizens to leave Russia immediately, citing the threat of a Russian invasion that could complicate the provision of consular services.

"Because of the escalating Russian aggression against Ukraine, which can lead to a substantial reduction in possible consular assistance in Russia, the foreign ministry urges the citizens of Ukraine to refrain from travel to Russia, and for those in that country to leave its territory immediately," the ministry said. - AFP

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