Russia has halted its diplomatic presence in Yemen and its embassy staff have left the country amid the deepening conflict between the government and Huthi rebels. <br/><br/>Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said today that considering the situation in Sanaa, a decision has been taken to temporarily suspend Russia's diplomatic presence in Yemen. She said, the Russian ambassador and some of the Russian diplomatic corps accredited in Yemen will carry out their duties in Riyadh.<br/>'<br/>Russian ambassador Vladimir Dedushkin had already been working from Riyadh since last year and Moscow warned last week that Yemen risks spiralling into military-political chaos.<br/>'<br/>More than 8,750 people have been killed since Saudi Arabia and its allies joined the government's fight against the Huthis in 2015, triggering what the UN has called the world's worst humanitarian crisis.<br/><br/>