Russian Foreign Ministry once again warns foreign nationals, diplomatic mission staff, staying in Ukraine

The Russian Foreign Ministry is once again, as it did in May of this year, warning foreign nationals, including diplomatic mission staff, against staying in Ukraine or traveling to its territory.

Ukraine criticizes western allies for embassy closures

Ukraine on Wednesday called on its Western allies not to fuel tension inside the country, after a string of embassies in Kyiv announced they would close, citing the threat of a “massive air attack” on the capital.

Embassies in Turkey warned against security threats - fb news

At least two Western embassies have been warned against fresh security threats in the Turkish capital Ankara and Serbia warned its citizens against travelling to the country, two weeks after a bomb exploded in the heart of Istanbul.

Russian Says Does Not Seek Mutual Closure of Embassies with US – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Moscow is not interested in a mutual closure of diplomatic missions with the United States as these channels of communication are important in the current situation, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Rossiya-1’s 60 Minutes show on Tuesday.

Libya to recruit 500 diplomatic security personnel

Libya's Interior Ministry of the UN-backed government has approved to recruit 500 new members of the diplomatic security service responsible for protecting foreign embassies and missions in Libya, according to a security official on Monday.

Palestine to Demand Boycott of Countries That Move Embassies to Jerusalem – FM

Palestine is calling for a political and economic boycott of the countries that decide to move their embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and will also try to persuade other countries against the relocation, Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Thursday.

Netanyahu claims more states ‘seriously considering’ relocating embassies to Jerusalem

Several states are “seriously considering” moving their embassies to Jerusalem, the Israeli PM has claimed, while Palestinians continue to desperately protest the US' controversial recognition of the Holy City as Israel's capital.

Turkey Should Allow Detained US Embassy Staff Access to Attorneys : State Department

The Turkish government should allow US embassy staff it detained access to attorneys, US Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert said during a press briefing on Tuesday.

Iran Criticizes Turkish Police for Not Informing Iranian Embassy about Protest

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly criticized the Turkish police for not fulfilling its duty of informing Iran's diplomatic mission in that country about an imminent protest rally in front of Tehran's embassy in Ankara.

Egypt criticises US Embassy's security alert for Cairo: US and Canada embassies warn citizens to avoid gatherings in the capital over the weekend

Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticised Friday a US Embassy in Cairo security alert urging US citizens to avoid gatherings and public spaces in the capital over the weekend. The embassy did not identify any "security threats," a ministry statement read.

France shuts missions in Turkey until further notice over security threat

France on Wednesday said it had closed its embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul until further notice for security reasons after canceling events to mark the July 14 Bastille Day holiday.

Germany Shuts Diplomatic Facilities in Turkey

German diplomatic missions in Turkey, as well as a school, are closed Thursday for security reasons, according to the German consulate in Istanbul.

Suicide Car Bomb Explodes near Russian Embassy in Kabul

A suicide car bomb explosion struck near the Russian embassy in Kabul, the embassy confirmed to RT. Four people have died in the attack, according to Afghan officials.

Arabia Saudita rompe relaciones diplomáticas con Irán

El Ministerio de Exteriores de Arabia Saudita ha anunciado su decisión de romper relaciones diplomáticas con Irán.

El ministro saudí, Adel al Jubeir, hizo el anuncio este domingo, después de varios días de fuertes tensiones entre los dos países.

US Embassy Issues Christmas Alert for Westerners in Sanlitun

The US Embassy in Beijing has warned Westerners planning revelry in Sanlitun this Christmas that a "possible threat" has been received.

Belgrade and Skopje sign an agreement for joint embassies (FYROM news)

By Naser Pajaziti
Foreign minister of Serbia, Ivica Dacic and that of FYROM, Nikola Popovski, signed today in Skopje the agreement to share diplomatic centers.

According to the agreement, the two countries will share their resources as far as diplomatic services are concerned, although it has not yet been made clear as to in which countries will FYROM and Serbia share embassies.

Tony Abbott: Australia bans uranium sales to Russia. (will set up an embassy in Kiev in show of solidarity)

SYDNEY: Australia on Wednesday (Sep 3) banned uranium sales to Russia over its actions in Ukraine while announcing it will set up an embassy in Kiev and may offer military assistance.
The announcement by Prime Minister Tony Abbott came just days after Canberra said it would toughen its sanctions against Moscow so they match those of the European Union. Abbott told parliament uranium sales were on hold until further notice. "Australia has no intention of selling uranium to a country which is so obviously in breach of international law as Russia currently is," he said.

Israel brings home families of diplomats in Turkey (following violent protests outside the embassies)

Israel is recalling the families of diplomats in Ankara and Istanbul following violent protests outside the embassy and consulate in those cities Thursday night, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said Friday.
Israel also decided to further reduce its diplomatic entourage in Turkey, which is already small following Turkey's expulsion of Israel's ambassador following the 2010 Mavi Marmara incident.
[jpost.com]
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Ukraine Says Moscow May Stand Behind Attack on Russian Embassy in Kiev

Russian special services may stand behind the events at the Russian embassy in Kiev, Ukraine’s Interior Ministry said Monday.

"We believe that the result of these events could also be a clever provocation by Russian special services," the adviser to the Ukraine’s Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko said at a briefing in Kiev.

"We do not rule out that the very idea of protesting in front of the Russian embassy was planted by the Russian special services," Gerashchenko added.

Russia lambasts Ukraine minister who swore about Putin

Russia accused Ukraine's acting foreign minister on Sunday of "going beyond the limits of decency" by calling President Vladimir Putin a "dickhead" during a violent protest outside its embassy in Kiev.

A senior member of Russian parliament called for Andriy Deshchytsia to resign and Moscow protested to Kiev about Saturday's violence, during which cars were overturned, windows broken and a Russian flag ripped up.

Deshchytsia said he had gone to the rally to try to stop it turning violent but video footage on YouTube also showed him saying: "I am for you protesting. I am ready to be here with you and say 'Russia, get out of Ukraine'."