The US State Department would not confirm to Sputnik Fox News' report that it has allegedly ordered US Embassy staff in Kiev to evacuate their family members.
A State Department spokesperson told Sputnik that "a Level Four travel advisory" is already in place for Ukraine because of the coronavirus pandemic, and US citizens "should be aware of reports that Russia is planning significant military action against Ukraine".
"If there is a decision to change our posture with respect to American diplomats and their families, American citizens should not anticipate that there will be US government-sponsored evacuations. Currently commercial flights are available to support departures," the spokesperson told Sputnik.
The statement comes shortly after a Fox News reporter tweeted on Saturday, citing unnamed US officials, that the State Department "orders families of US embassy personnel in Ukraine to begin evacuating the country as soon as Monday."
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