Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie has called on all Canadians in Ukraine to leave the republic immediately. The minister’s statement was posted on the Canadian government website.
“As we continue to work closely with our partners and monitor the situation, I urge all Canadians in Ukraine to take the necessary steps to leave the country now,” Jolie said.
The minister stressed that Canadian diplomats remain on duty and are ready to provide consular assistance to Canadian citizens as needed, but that “the possibilities for this may be very limited.”
In January, the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated recommendations for visits to Ukraine and Russia – Canadian authorities urged the country’s citizens to avoid non-essential travel due to possible Russian aggression and alleged military build-up.
In addition, the administration warned that the Rostov region on the border with Ukraine could also be dangerous for travelers.
