As a consequence of the current tension with Russiathe Embassy of Mexico in Ukraine announced the evacuation of mexican families who requested to be transferred to the south of the country, as reported by Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrardwho pointed out that the movement could take place on February 16.
Through his Twitter account, the headline from Secretary of Foreign Relations explained that the agency instructed the mexican embassy found in Kiev, Ukraineso that the mexicans be transferred to the town from Ivano-Frankivsk.
I have instructed the Embassy of Mexico in Ukraine to proceed to support the movement to the south of the country of 32 families who have requested it. It will take place tomorrow, February 16. I keep you informed.
– Marcelo Ebrard C. (@m_ebrard) February 15, 2022
According to information from Reformthe mexican embassy will bear the costs of transportation, basic food costs and lodging for a period of seven days. Later they will bear the total amount for the return of the nationals to the city of Kiev after this time has elapsed.
If it is necessary to extend this time, the WED He explained that it will be sought that Mexicans cross the borders of Ukraine.
“Persons not resident in Kiev who are interested in being displaced, must go to the meeting point in the ukrainian capital which will be announced. The people to be displaced by the embassy will only be of nationality mexicanin addition to their spouses and children,” said the WED.
Russia announces withdrawal of some of its troops
The Ministry of Defense Russian announced on the morning of this Tuesday, February 15, that some of its troops would be withdrawn from the border with Ukraine because “he finished his training”; however, more soldiers will continue in areas close to the country.
“Russia moves troops from one place to another, but that is not de-escalation, what we need is a significant and lasting withdrawal of troops and weapons,” said Jens Stoltenberg, the current head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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Olga Beatriz García, Mexican ambassador in Kiev, explained that there are 98 Mexican families in Ukraine. PHOTO: Flickr
So far it is known that the Armed Forces of Russia will continue to the border Ukraine to do “large-scale exercises for operational training of troops and forces”, said Igor Konashenkov, spokesman for the Defense Ministry. But what is the reason for tension between these countries? here we tell you.