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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said today (26 Jan) that Singaporeans should avoid going to the Ukraine due to rising tensions and the volatile situation that is happening around the region.
Singaporeans who are already there should stay vigilant at all times and also continue to monitor the news for situational updates there.
To protect and ensure their personal safety, Singaporeans should take precautions whenever necessary and also register with the MFA immediately especially if they have not done so.
Singaporeans can register with the MFA over here.
Currently, there is no Singaporean diplomatic presence over at the Ukraine and those who require aid over at Ukraine can contact this numbers +65 6379 8800/ 6379 8855 to reach out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office.
Rising tensions
Russia has moved tens of thousands of their military troops over to the border of Russia/Ukraine, causing tensions in the months to today to rise.
Moscow is accused by Western nations of planning an invasion on Ukraine, which was strongly denied by Russian TV who also denied their part in causing crisis in Ukraine.
The United States Military has already got 8,500 of their troopers ready to be deployed to Europe should the need to arise.
This was after NATO readied troops to be deployed and also sent reinforcements in the form of ships and fighter jets to Eastern Europe.
President of the United States, Joe Biden also said that he is considering imposing sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin to certain sanctions which are already drawn up should the need to arise.
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson also seconded his words, announcing that the sanctions that they will impose should the need arises will be on a larger scale than what Britain has ever done before.
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