U.S. Closing Embassy In Kyiv; Relocating Diplomats To Western Ukraine

The US is closing its embassy in Kiev due to the Russian military buildup. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the temporary relocation of embassy staff to Lviv, citing security concerns. The US remains committed to diplomatic efforts to deescalate the situation.

What recent action has the US Secretary of State announced regarding the embassy in Kiev?

What will happen to the small number of diplomatic personnel still in the office?

Why is the US closing its embassy in Kiev?

What is the situation regarding Russian forces as mentioned in the announcement?

What did Blinken say about the US's diplomatic efforts?