The Canadian government says it’s withdrawing the family members of diplomatic staff stationed in Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.
“The safety and security of Canadians, our personnel and their families at our missions abroad is our top priority,” said Global Affairs Canada in a statement.
“Due to the ongoing Russian military buildup and destabilizing activities in and around Ukraine, we have decided to temporarily withdraw Canadian embassy staff’s children under 18 years of age and family members accompanying them.”
The move comes a few days after the United States and the U.K. recalled the families of their embassy staffers.
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