The United States is scaling back its diplomatic presence in Mali because of security fears and will offer only emergency consular services to American citizens.
The United States has expelled three Venezuelan diplomats in response to the expulsion of three of its own consular officials from Caracas just over a week ago.
As well as serving the consular needs of Australians in the region, the consulate will facilitate Australia's support to the United Nations' assistance mission in East Timor.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry advised against travel to Russia and urged anyone there to leave immediately, contending that Moscow's " aggression" could curb its ability to provide consular services.
The move came just days after the United States announced it would significantly reduce its embassy staff in Havana, leaving only emergency personnel to carry out core diplomatic and consular functions.