Russia evacuating diplomats from Ukraine, cites threats to their lives

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said its diplomats have been the target of attacks on diplomatic buildings and vehicles being set on fire.

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Tuesday that its diplomats would soon evacuate Ukraine, citing threats of violence against them.

Its statement said Russian diplomats in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv and Kharkiv were the subject of"aggressive actions," such as attacks on diplomatic buildings and diplomats' vehicles being set on fire. This further escalates tensions between the two nations, as Russia's lawmakers agreed Tuesday to use military force in eastern Ukraine's rebel-held regions, according to the Associated Press.Russia said its diplomats will evacuate Ukraine.

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