Aussies urged to flee Ukraine as war edges closer

The federal government is warning Australians in Ukraine to flee the country as soon as possible.
The government updated its travel advice to Ukraine to “do not travel” on Monday night. Dependants of embassy staff in Kyiv have also been told to leave the country, as flights could be suspended at short notice.
Dr Missy Ryan from The Washington Post’s national security team told Liam Bartlett on 6PR Mornings the situation is now dire.
Her warning comes as an estimated 127,000 Russian troops amass along the Ukraine border, with fears of an invasion mounting.
NATO is putting extra forces on standby and sending more ships and fighter jets to Eastern Europe.
The US is also considering sending warships and aircraft, and Australia is negotiating new measures to help the Ukraine government protect itself from cyber attacks.
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