The US Embassy urged its citizens to leave Russia because of the situation in Ukraine

The US authorities urged their citizens not to travel to Russia, and those who are already in the country to leave it immediately due to the “unpredictable consequences” of the conflict in Ukraine. This is stated in the statement of the American embassy in Russia.

“Russia can refuse [гражданам США] in recognizing dual citizenship, depriving them of access to US consular assistance, subjecting them to mobilization, preventing them from leaving Russia and conscripting them into military service,” said in a statement.

The embassy added that US citizens wishing to leave Russia should take independent measures for this, since the diplomatic mission is limited in its capabilities. For the same reason, the embassy may experience difficulties in providing services to American citizens in the Russian Federation.

In addition, US citizens were advised to avoid “any political or social protests” and not to photograph security personnel at such events.

Against the backdrop of the start of Russia’s special operation in Ukraine, the US authorities have repeatedly called on their citizens to leave Russia. The previous time such an appeal, the embassy published in September 2022 after the start of partial mobilization in the country.