Russia ordered troops into two Ukrainian separatist regions, Scott Morrison condemns Russia incursion

Australia’s diplomats have been evacuated from Ukraine due to increased safety risks amid escalating concerns over the threat of invasion from Russian troops.

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Source: AP Photo/Sergei Ilnitsky, Pool, File

The decision means three staff will depart a makeshift embassy in Lviv and deploy to neighbouring Poland and Romania to assist Australians seeking evacuations. 

It follows Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to recognise two breakaway Ukrainian regions as independent, and order troops into these areas.

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