In view of the extremely tense situation in the Ukraine conflict, the US is moving its embassy operations from the capital Kiev to the city of Lviv near the border with Poland.
This is a temporary precautionary measure, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday.
"The embassy will remain engaged with the Ukrainian government, coordinating diplomatic engagement in Ukraine," he said.
"We are also continuing our intensive diplomatic efforts to deescalate the crisis," he added. "Our commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering."
