US Russia Tensions Over Ukraine: Big news has come amidst the Russia Ukraine war. America has asked its citizens living in Russia to leave Russia immediately. A warning has been issued by the US Embassy Moscow in Moscow. Also, any American citizen has been advised not to go to Russia.
A statement from the US Embassy said, “US citizens should not travel to Russia, as there may be harassment by Russian government security officials and the possibility of US citizens being detained. Take only limited flights outside.
‘US citizens can be arrested in Russia’
The statement said US citizens living in or traveling to Russia should leave the country immediately and exercise caution because of the “risk of wrongful detention”. The statement further said, “The ability of the US government to provide routine or emergency services to US citizens in Russia is limited, including consular services at US consulates, especially in areas far from the US Embassy in Moscow, embassy personnel and staff.” be mindful of the Russian government’s limitations on travel and the ongoing suspension of operations.”
The US embassy press release states that Russia may refuse to accept US citizenship of dual citizens and may detain them, prevent their departure from Russia or even intern them.