US State Department warned American citizens about unsuccessful trips to Ukraine because of the “threats” of Russia. This is reported on the website of the US Embassy in Kiev.
The State Department still advises US citizens to revise the question of traveling to Ukraine due to increased threats from Russia. … US citizens remind that security conditions may change without much notice, “the report says, which quotes RBC.
Diplomats refer to information “On the continuing unusual military activity of Russia near the borders of Ukraine and in the occupied Crimea” and remind that the possible military “invasion” will seriously affect the provision of consular services to the Americans, including those who want to leave Ukraine.
The publication reminds that from December 20 last year, on the US State Department website, in the section of international travel, Ukraine has been assigned the fourth, red level of tourist counseling, that is, traveling to the country is not recommended. Among the reasons are not only called the threat of Russian “invasion”, but also the fact that the Russian troops “occupied” the Crimea and “control” the Donbass. Also among the reasons, due to which Americans are asked to postpone travel to Ukraine, the situation with COVID-19 in the country is indicated.