Russia to evacuate diplomats from Ukraine, citing threats
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- AP
- Published Date: 09:15 | 22 February 2022
- Modified Date: 09:15 | 22 February 2022
The Russian Foreign Ministry said it has decided to evacuate Russian diplomatic personnel from Ukraine, pointing at threats it has received.
The ministry said Tuesday Russian diplomats in Ukraine have received multiple threats, adding that they will be evacuated "in the nearest time."
The move follows Russia's recognition of Ukraine's rebel regions and the Russian parliament's vote to grant President Vladimir Putin a permission to use military force in Ukraine.
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