Russia begins evacuation of diplomats' families from Venezuela amid regional tensions

 Russia has begun evacuating the families of its diplomatic staff from Venezuela following a deteriorating security assessment by Moscow, according to reports by The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Sources indicate that women and children were flown out of Caracas on Friday as the Russian Foreign Ministry reportedly views the local situation in "very grim tones.

" The move comes amid intensified pressure from the United States and a broader escalation of tensions in the region. Neither the Kremlin nor the White House has issued an official comment on the reported departure.