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Ukrainian soldiers stationed in Verkhnotoretske, amid concerns about a possible Russian invasion of the country. Getty
Governments urge citizens to leave Ukraine immediately as war fears grow
Russia began removing diplomatic staff from Kiev on Saturday
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The National
13 February, 2022