Posted on 01/24/2022 11:27:45 AM PST by Red Badger
The foreign minister of Ukraine has pushed back on America’s announcement to evacuate family members of embassy members in Kiev, along with the voluntary departure of some government employees, calling the action “premature.”
“While respecting the right of foreign nations to decide on safety and security of their diplomatic missions, we consider that this step by the U.S. is premature and stems from excessive caution,” Foreign Minister Oleg Nikolenko said in a statement on Monday.
“There were no radical changes in the security situation lately: the threat of new waves of Russian aggression remains present since 2014, and Russia’s build-up of the military capacity along Ukraine’s borders started last April,” he added.
The statement also urged calm for U.S. citizens seeking to leave Ukraine.
“We urge to keep calm regarding the recommendations for the U.S. citizens to register their travel plans on the State Department website. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine also recommends that Ukrainians traveling abroad register in a similar ‘FRIEND’ system. It is a regular international practice to maintain consular relations with its citizens,” Nikolenko wrote.
Nikolenko also accused Russia of seeking to “destabilize” Ukraine through the use of misinformation.
“The Russian Federation is currently taking active efforts to destabilize the situation in Ukraine. A large amount of misinformation, manipulation and fakes are spreading in Ukrainian and international media in order to cause panic among Ukrainians and foreigners, intimidate business and undermine the economic and financial stability of our state,” the foreign minister wrote.
Despite the strong words against America’s evacuation plans, Nikolenko continued to express hope for a diplomatic solution and thanked the U.S. for its assistance.
“The President of Ukraine, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and all Ukrainian diplomatic service are now consolidating the unprecedentedly high support of Ukraine from international partners in order to deter Russia from its aggressive actions and ensure the security of Ukrainian citizens and the state,” the foreign minister said.
“In this context, we are particularly grateful to the US Government for its proactive diplomatic position and for strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities, including the provision of weapons and equipments,” he added.
The Biden administration announced on Sunday that the U.S. would not be in a position to evacuate American citizens if Russia invade Ukraine.
“Given that the President has said military action by Russia could come at any time, the U.S. government will not be in a position to evacuate U.S. citizens.” Biden’s State Department said, according to Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin. “So U.S. citizens, currently present in Ukraine should plan accordingly.”
From State Dept call: “Given that the President has said military action by Russia could come at any time. The US government will not be in a position to evacuate US citizens. So US citizens, currently present in Ukraine should plan accordingly.” Arrange commercial flights.
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) January 24, 2022
The Daily Wire previously reported:
The news came as the Biden administration ordered the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine on Sunday to immediately leave the country.
“The security conditions, particularly along Ukraine’s borders, in Russia-occupied Crimea, and in Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine, are unpredictable and can deteriorate with little notice. Demonstrations, which have turned violent at times, regularly occur throughout Ukraine, including in Kyiv,” the department said. “Do not travel to Ukraine due to the increased threats of Russian military action and COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Ukraine due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk.”
Even Ukraine knows Biden is acting like a Dumb a**.
Kiev probably IS ‘safer’ than LA. How sad is that?
Brendon pisses everybody off ..
Wouldn’t happen under President Trump.
“Kiev probably IS ‘safer’ than LA. How sad is that?”
Yup.
Yep, I would have the same sentiment, seeing the U.S. get their people out, is a sign to Russia, WE EXPECT YOU TO INVADE UKRAINE.
The dumbasses are telling Russia all of our forces.
Unbelievable.
Joe must be getting some bribe money.
-— “...we consider that this step by the U.S. is premature and stems from excessive caution.”
The Brandon team NEEDS a war, a threat of war, a rumor of war, but something to take the minds of voters off of the persistent errors of this ideologically infected administration.
Wag the dog. Any dog.
Payback for cutting off the cash to him and his som.
The media loves to stir things up and cause panic.
Can we get some of that “Peace Dividend” back from Bill Clinton and the Democrats?
Would not have happened under Trump. Now that it is happening I can only hope the regime stays out of the way. Biden will absolutely not stop it and I pray he does not support attempting to do so. This is a regional tinderbox and could very well be the flashpoint where these DC buffoons start a shooting war with a nuclear armed adversary. I’ve assumed the Obama clique is actually running things. I hope Biden continues the appeasement Obama polices in this Russian sphere of influence until we can get an American adult to actually come to terms with Putin.
And they thought they were going to get something out of bribing Hunter! They couldn’t even begin to comprehend these corrupt, soulless, double crossing, low life American politicians.
China taiwan...
North Korea
“Wouldn’t happen under President Trump.”
I don’t know about that. If the President is getting told that the pieces are in place for an imminent invasion then getting the families and civilians out of harm’s way is logical lest they become casualties or hostages. DJT would do this if his advisors were giving him intel pointing to that action.
Imagine Russia seizing some 200-3,000 Americans and then holding them hostage. I can see Putin doing this with the idea that he can exchange these people for something.
If that happens then there will be war at some level or another. I know people who will go do what they do and Russians will absolutely die. It might not be war with tanks and planes but there will be blood all the same.
Better to deny the Russians the opportunity for hostages in the first place.
LIBERALS UNDER REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTS: “How dare this administration send our troops to fight overseas? POTUS is a murderer! Republicans have blood on their hands!”
LIBERALS UNDER DEMOCRAT PRESIDENTS: “Well, these troops signed up to join the US Military, and that was their choice!”
Why the heck do we have any people over there now?
Get out and go west.
Why the hell do that? There thousands of Americans in Russia and thousands of Russians presently in the US.
This 2022, not 1982. Russian is not the Soviet Union, Iran or North Korea.
Yes. We look hysterical. State has always been on the weenie side when it comes to evacuating embassy personnel, but this is *really* silly.
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