Israel, Turkey, and Morocco urges citizens to leave Ukraine, evacuates diplomats from Kiev

The US, UK, and Germany are among those who told their nationals to leave Ukraine

February 13, 2022

Amid escalating tensions Israel, Turkey, and Morocco asks citizens to leave Ukraine

Amid the Russia-Ukraine tensions, the foreign minister of Israel has issued a travel warning for Ukraine, urging citizens of Israel to leave the country as soon as possible. Israel has already begun evacuating the family members of diplomats and Israeli staff at its embassy in Kiev.

The ministry asked Israelis in Ukraine to register with the consular division in order to assess the situation and prepare for evacuation, Xinhua news agency reported.

As per the media reports in Israel, Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz has ordered the military to prepare to assist in such an operation.

“The embassy continues to operate with its full team of diplomatic staff remaining in the country,” read the statement from the foreign ministry.

Amid tension in Ukraine, Turkey‘s foreign ministry has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to eastern Ukraine amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

The ministry also asked citizens to take all possible precautions for their safety and contact the Turkish embassy in Kiev before essential travel.

Morocco also has urged its citizens to leave Ukraine amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

In light of the current situation and for their own safety, Moroccan citizens in Ukraine are asked to leave through the available commercial flights, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement released by the Moroccan Foreign Ministry on its website.

As per reports, Moscow has amassed an estimated 100,000 troops along Ukraine’s border but denies any intent to invade.

Earlier, The US, UK, and Germany are among those who told their nationals to leave. Canada is also moving its embassy staff to Lviv, near the border with Poland. As a caution, the US has also called back around 150 troops who were training Ukrainian soldiers.

The US has warned that an invasion could happen at any time.

[With Inputs from IANS]

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