White House Urging U.S. Citizens To Leave Ukraine
Newsy
According to two officials, if Russia invades Ukraine, the White House has approved using thousands of U.S. troops in Poland to help those Americans.
There are roughly 30,000 Americans in Ukraine, and now the White House is urging them to get out as soon as possible.
"I think what we’re encouraging American citizens to do is depart now," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said."Obviously, there hasn't been an invasion, and we don’t know that there has been a decision to invade. Obviously, we have a range of diplomatic presences, not only in Ukraine, but in neighboring countries that are always available for a U.S. citizen should they need assistance."
According to two officials, if Russia invades Ukraine, the White House has approved using thousands of U.S. troops in Poland to help those Americans evacuate. But Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says troops will not be used in this manner.
