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US embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, might be guarded by American troops, Pentagon sources say

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U.S. Particular Operations forces might be deployed to Kyiv, Ukraine, to protect the newly-reopened American embassy there within the occasion the Pentagon is requested to offer safety, sources have revealed to G3 Field Information on Monday.  

Conversations concerning the attainable deployment of U.S. troops, as first reported by The Wall Avenue Journal, come after Secretary of State Antony Blinken introduced final Wednesday that the U.S. is “formally resuming operations” at its embassy within the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, which was evacuated previous to the beginning of Russia’s navy invasion. 

“We’re in shut contact with our colleagues on the State Division about potential safety necessities now that they’ve resumed operations on the embassy in Kyiv,” Pentagon press secretary John Kirby informed G3 Field Information in a press release.  

Employees of the U.S. embassy in Ukraine raise the American flag on Wednesday, May 18. (G3 Box News)

Staff of the U.S. embassy in Ukraine increase the American flag on Wednesday, Might 18. (G3 Field Information)

“However no selections have been made, and no particular proposals have been debated at senior ranges of the division concerning the return of U.S. navy members to Ukraine for that or every other objective,” he added. 

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Two senior Pentagon sources inform G3 Field Information that the Pentagon is discussing a spread of choices within the occasion it’s requested to guard the embassy, and that features sending in Particular Operations Forces. 

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 25.

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 25.
(John Moore/Getty Photos)

Finally, the U.S. want to get again to coaching Ukrainian forces inside Ukraine like they did earlier than the battle broke out, the sources added. 

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A woman walks past the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan. 24.

A girl walks previous the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan. 24.
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However in addition they stated that choice has not been briefed to President Biden and has no timeline. 

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which started on Feb. 24, is now in its 89th day. 

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