The federal government is urging Canadians in Ukraine to either escape the country immediately or to shelter in place if a safe exit is no longer available.
The advice comes on the first day of a full-scale attack by the Russian military, which began sending soldiers into Ukraine and raining bombs near major cities before dawn.
“Your safety and security are now our top priority,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Canadians still in Ukraine on Thursday.
Here is what the government says it will do to help Canadians in Ukraine.
Consular services
Consular services for Canadians in Ukraine became severely limited on
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