MOSCOW (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat. AdvertisementThe State Department has already authorized nonessential employees to leave and has called on all family members of diplomats in Ukraine to do so. AdvertisementThe buildup of over 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine has fueled Western worries of a possible offensive. Before meeting Biden, Scholz told German media that “there will be a very high price if Ukraine is attacked militarily. AdvertisementThat would mean NATO troops stationed long-term near Ukraine’s western border and in the Black Sea area.

Source: Huffington Post February 07, 2022 23:17 UTC