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GOP Rep. Budd Asks Blinken to Clarify Plan on US Citizens Evacuation From Ukraine in Case of War
GOP Rep. Budd Asks Blinken to Clarify Plan on US Citizens Evacuation From Ukraine in Case of War
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Over the past weekend, amid heightened tensions over Ukraine, the State Department issued a "do not travel" warning to Americans and urged individuals in... 27.01.2022, Sputnik International
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Republican Rep. Ted Budd of North Carolina reportedly sent a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing "extreme concern" over the Biden administration's plan to rescue Americans stranded in Ukraine.As Western media and governments ramp up panic over Russia's alleged "invasion" of Ukraine, citing more than 100,000 Russian troops stationed near the Ukrainian border, Budd wrote to Blinken, warning that the Biden administration has issued "mixed signals" about its plan to evacuate Americans.Budd also expressed his concern that the State Department and the White House lack a "solid number" in terms of how many Americans are currently in Ukraine.Furthermore, the congressman highlighted that the Biden administration left an unknown number of Americans stuck in Afghanistan after its chaotic pullout last year, and he expressed "extreme concern" for the US citizens who could potentially be in danger in Ukraine.The representative asked the Secretary of State to answer certain questions regarding the safety of US citizens in the Eastern European country, such as whether the Biden administration was aware of the exact number of Americans who may need to be evacuated from Ukraine, based on Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland's broad estimate of "a range of 10 to 15,000" Americans currently in the country.The second question is: "If Russia invades Ukraine, does the Biden administration have a plan to evacuate every American in Ukraine who wants to leave?"And the third question the representative asked the DoS pertained to the steps the Biden administration is prepared to take to ensure the safety of Americans in Ukraine in case of a purported invasion.According to the Republican congressman, the government policy of "'you’re on your own' is not an acceptable policy for the United States of America."However, Moscow has repeatedly denied claims of "aggressive actions" by the West and Ukraine, claiming that Russia has neither threatened nor plans to attack any nation. Russia also stressed that it has the full right to deploy its own troops anywhere within its own borders, which should not cause fear in others. The allegations of "Russian aggression" are also being used as a pretext to put additional NATO military equipment near Russia's borders and facilitate further expansion eastward, according to Moscow, which is a national security concern that shall not be permitted.
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GOP Rep. Budd Asks Blinken to Clarify Plan on US Citizens Evacuation From Ukraine in Case of War
00:19 GMT 27.01.2022 (Updated: 20:54 GMT 19.10.2022) Kirill Kurevlev
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Over the past weekend, amid heightened tensions over Ukraine, the State Department issued a "do not travel" warning to Americans and urged individuals in Ukraine to leave immediately. It also ordered US Embassy workers to leave the country on January 23.
Republican Rep. Ted Budd of North Carolina reportedly sent a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing "extreme concern" over the Biden administration's plan to rescue Americans stranded in Ukraine.
As Western media and governments ramp up panic over Russia's alleged "invasion" of Ukraine, citing more than 100,000 Russian troops stationed near the Ukrainian border, Budd wrote to Blinken, warning that the Biden administration has issued "mixed signals" about its plan to evacuate Americans.
"That same day [January 23], however, the State Department reportedly told the press that, 'Given that the President has said military action by Russia could come at any time. The US government will not be in a position to evacuate US citizens. So US citizens, currently present in Ukraine should plan accordingly,'" he is quoted as saying.
Budd also expressed his concern that the State Department and the White House lack a "solid number" in terms of how many Americans are currently in Ukraine.
"When President Biden’s remarks about accepting a “minor incursion” from Russia are taken into account, the American people are rightly concerned about the fate of citizens caught in the middle of this volatile situation," Budd wrote.
Furthermore, the congressman highlighted that the Biden administration left an unknown number of Americans stuck in Afghanistan after its chaotic pullout last year, and he expressed "extreme concern" for the US citizens who could
potentially be in danger in Ukraine.
The representative asked the Secretary of State to answer certain questions regarding the safety of US citizens in the Eastern European country, such as whether the Biden administration was aware of the exact number of Americans who may need to be evacuated from Ukraine, based on Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland's broad estimate of "a range of 10 to 15,000" Americans currently in the country.
The second question is: "If Russia invades Ukraine, does the Biden administration have a plan to evacuate every American in Ukraine who wants to leave?"
And the third question the representative asked the DoS pertained to the steps the Biden administration is prepared to take to ensure the safety of Americans in Ukraine in case of a purported invasion.
"When American citizens are abroad, they deserve the full protection of the United States government. Yet, the Biden administration’s handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, leaving Americans behind, was nothing short of disgraceful," he added. "I am concerned a similar situation could repeat itself in Ukraine."
According to the Republican congressman, the government policy of "'you’re on your own' is not an acceptable policy for the United States of America."
24 January 2022, 15:21 GMT
However, Moscow has repeatedly denied claims of "aggressive actions" by the West and Ukraine, claiming that Russia has neither threatened nor plans to attack any nation. Russia also stressed that it has the full right to deploy its own troops anywhere within its own borders, which should not cause fear in others.
The allegations of "Russian aggression" are also being used as a pretext to put additional NATO military equipment near Russia's borders and facilitate further expansion eastward, according to Moscow, which is a national security concern that shall not be permitted.
