“Security Alert” launched by the US Embassy in Moscow for US citizens. Yet another news of the ongoing escalation in recent weeks.
“US citizens should not travel to Russia and those residing or traveling in Russia should leave the country immediately as long as commercial travel options remain limited” – the statement reads – “We remind US citizens that the right of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression is not guaranteed in Russia. Avoid all political or social protests and do not photograph security personnel during these events. The Russian authorities arrested US citizens who took part in demonstrations ”.
The alarm was raised above all for people with dual Russian and US nationality who are in Russia, a state that according to American diplomacy “can refuse to recognize the US citizenship of dual citizens, deny them access to US consular assistance. , prevent their departure from Russia and enlist the double citizens for military service ”. They are therefore urged to leave the country, despite the shortage of commercial flights.
The sentence for deserters has recently been extended by the Kremlin: they risk up to ten years in prison. Poland and Bulgaria also urged their citizens to leave Russia.
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