US removes some embassy staff in Ukraine out of “abundance of caution“ over Russia tensions

NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets, in what Russia denounced as an escalation of tensions over Ukraine. Meanwhile, U.S. officials announced that they would be removing non-essential embassy staff in Kyiv out of an “abundance of caution“ despite having no new information suggesting that things are about to change. The moves were a further sign that the West is bracing for Russia to attack its neighbour after massing an estimated 100,000 troops within reach of the Ukrainian border, although Russia denies any intention of invading. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Like Global News on Facebook HERE: Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: #GlobalNews