WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 25th January, 2022) Canada urges the family members of diplomats on duty in Ukraine to leave the country amid fears of a conflict escalation, Global Affairs Canada said on Tuesday.
"The safety and security of Canadians, our personnel and their families at our missions abroad is our top priority. Due to the ongoing Russian military buildup and destabilizing activities in and around Ukraine, we have decided to temporarily withdraw Canadian embassy staff's children under 18 years of age and family members accompanying them," Global Affairs Canada said in a statement.
The Canadian embassy in Kiev and consulate in Lviv will remain open to closely monitor the situation in the country, the statement added.
