MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has determined to “optimise” its diplomatic workers numbers in Ukraine, fearing “provocations” by Kyiv or different occasion, a spokeswoman for the Russian overseas ministry stated on Saturday.
Maria Zakharova didn’t say whether or not that meant a discount in workers numbers however stated the embassy and consulates in Ukraine continued to carry out their key features.
Tensions have been mounting for weeks because of a Russian navy buildup and surge of navy exercise that has fuelled fears that Russia may assault Ukraine. Russia denies any such plans.
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Enhancing by Andrew Heavens)
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