Evacuations, fear of refugee crisis and a warning: How world leaders are responding to Ukraine crisis
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With 100,000 Russian troops stationed near the Ukraine border, the world is staring at the very real possibility of war. Here's how leaders from countries across the world are responding to the crisis.
With over 100,000 Russian troops stationed near the Ukraine border, the world is staring at a precarious situation that could turn into a war with far-reaching consequences.
According to US officials, Russia's buildup of firepower near Ukraine gives it the ability to invade its neighbour on short notice. Meanwhile, Russia has consistently denied any intention to launch an offensive against Ukraine.
In this context, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden had an hour-long telephone conversation on Saturday. During the call, Joe Biden warned that an attack on Ukraine would have "swift and severe costs".
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Meanwhile, several nations have asked their citizens in Ukraine to return at the earliest. Some countries fear that a war in Eastern Europe could result in a massive refugee crisis.
From Australia to UK, Hungary to France, here's how countries from across the world are responding to the crisis.
During their call on Saturday, President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios".
