Russia to evacuate diplomats from Ukraine 'soon'

Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Credit: Reuters Photo

Russia on Tuesday said that it would soon evacuate its diplomatic staff from Ukraine to "protect their lives", after lawmakers allowed President Vladimir Putin to use force abroad.

"To protect the lives and safety (of diplomats), the Russian leadership decided to evacuate the personnel of Russian foreign missions in Ukraine, which will be implemented in the near future," Moscow's foreign ministry said in a statement.

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