The Canadian government says it's withdrawing the family members of diplomatic staff stationed in Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion. The move comes a few days after the United States and the U.K. recalled the families of their embassy staffers. Russia has denied it is planning an assault, but has massed an estimated 100,000 troops near Ukraine in recent weeks. "We are extremely concerned about the Russian aggression and the ongoing threat of further invasion into Ukraine," he said. Ukraine's leaders have attempted to project calm and dispel fears an invasion is imminent, while the United States and its NATO allies are preparing for conflict.

Source: CBC News January 25, 2022 23:06 UTC