The recommendations are published on the website of the US Embassy in Kiev.

“Do not travel to Ukraine due to the increased threat of Russian military action and COVID-19;

those who are in Ukraine should immediately leave the country by commercial or private transport, ”the message says.

On January 22, the British Foreign Office recommended that citizens of the country refrain from traveling to Ukraine.

Also, British citizens are advised to notify the consular services of their stay on the territory of Ukraine.

The department warns of the likelihood of "rapid developments in Ukraine."