The State Department updated its travel advisory to Russia, directing U.S. citizens in the country to leave "immediately" due to the possibility of "unprovoked and unjustified attack" from Russian armed forces.
In the revised travel advisory on Saturday morning, the State Department said that due to the possibility of attacks and harassment on U.S. citizens, limited availability to help those who stayed behind, and complications from COVID-19 travel protocols, it was advising people to leave the country. Traveling to the country, which currently is a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" threat, was also not advised.
"U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Russia should depart immediately," the State Department said. "Limited commercial flight options are still available. Overland routes by car and bus are also still open."
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"If you wish to depart Russia, you should make arrangements on your own as soon as possible," the State Department said. "If you plan to stay in Russia, understand the U.S. Embassy has severe limitations on its ability to assist U.S. citizens, and conditions, including transportation options, may change suddenly."
U.S. citizens were also warned that credit and debit cards might be declined in the country as sanctions have been imposed on Russia's economy.
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