At the moment, the European Union does not plan to withdraw the families of its diplomats from Ukraine, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Joseph Borrell was quoted as saying by Reuters.

US State Department has Ordered the Families of all Employees of US Embassy in Kiev to leave Ukraine

He commented on the topic after the United States ordered the immediate withdrawal of the families of its diplomats from Kiev on the grounds that a military attack from Russia is expected. Britain followed. London is withdrawing its diplomats from the Ukrainian capital.

British Diplomats began to Leave Ukraine

“We will not do the same because we do not know of any specific reasons. However, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will keep us informed,” Borrell told reporters today as he arrived for a meeting of EU foreign ministers. Blinken is expected to join this afternoon online.

NATO will Expand its Military Presence in Eastern Europe

EU foreign ministers are expected to issue another warning to Russia over the build-up of troops on its border with Ukraine.

Australia has Called on its Citizens to leave Ukraine

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described as “premature” the withdrawal of the families of the employees of the American embassy. The spokesman for the ministry Oleg Nikolenko made the comment, TASS reports.

Meanwhile, the European Commission proposed today that Ukraine be granted 1.2 billion euros in economic aid. “We call on the European Parliament to approve the proposal quickly”, said EC President Ursula von der Leyen.

In recent years, Kiev has received 17 billion euros in EU aid. Von der Leyen expressed readiness this year for the EC to provide Ukraine with twice as many grants - up to 120 million euros. The European investment plan for the country envisions attracting 6 billion euros.

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