The federal government says it has secured escape routes through four neighbouring countries to allow Canadians to evade any Russian military incursion into Ukraine.
The office of Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said the minister has obtained assurances from her counterparts in Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia that Canadians fleeing Ukraine will be able to enter without hindrance.
Ottawa is also in discussions with Moldova to ensure that its borders are open to Canadians, her office said.
“We know that Russia has amassed over 100,000 troops along the Ukrainian border. The threat is real and imminent,” said Joly in a media statement.
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