Australian embassy in Ukraine evacuated amid fears of Russian invasion
by Australian Associated Press from on (#5W36V)
Scott Morrison says situation is reaching a very dangerous stage' as embassy staff moved to Lviv
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The prime minister, Scott Morrison, has ordered the evacuation of the Australian embassy in Kyiv, warning the situation in Ukraine has reached a dangerous stage.
Australia's foreign affairs minister, Marise Payne, says the government has directed the departure of embassy staff to a temporary office in Lviv, with the buildup of Russian troops on the border.
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