The threat of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – Moscow is preparing to evacuate diplomats

Diplomats at two Russian consulates in Ukraine have been ordered to prepare to leave the country. On January 5, 18 people left the country – mostly children and wives of Russian diplomats.

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According to a source in the SBU, in the coming days, it is expected that 30 people from Kiev and the consulate in Lvov will leave Ukraine.

According to a US official, Washington was aware of the impending evacuation.

“We have information indicating that the Russian government was preparing to evacuate their family members from the Russian embassy in Ukraine in late December and early January,” the statement said.

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