US Embassy Moscow warned citizens to leave Russia “immediately,” noting that the war in Ukraine puts Americans at a high risk of artibrary arrest or threats from enforcement agencies. Russian law
“U.S. citizens who live or are traveling in Russia should leave the country immediately.” US Embassy said in a warning on Sunday (Feb. 12) and asked Americans “Increase self-care because there is a risk of wrongful arrest.”
The embassy also reminds Americans that “Don’t come to Russia” during this time
The United States has issued several travel warnings for Americans in Russia in the past. The most recent was in September when President Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilization to recruit men to fight in the Ukraine war.
The embassy has warned The “unpredictable consequences” Americans may face from the war in Ukraine In it, including being “Compulsory conscription” for persons holding dual citizenship
“Russia may deny people with dual citizenship American citizenship and not allow them access to consular assistance. forced to mobilize It is forbidden to leave Russia. or compulsory military service.”
US Embassy further clarified that “Russian security agencies have arrested US citizens. on charges of being a spy Americans were detained and intimidated. not treating Americans transparently and fairly Including the use of secret investigation methods to convict Americans without providing credible evidence,” the US embassy said in a statement.
“The Russian authorities also arbitrarily apply local laws to Americans engaged in religious activities. and open criminal investigations against Americans engaged in religious activities.”
The US State Department It raised the travel warning for Russia to level 4, “Do not travel,” since before Moscow launched a military invasion of Ukraine last month. Feb last year
Source: Reuters, Moscow Times
