German Foreign Ministry asks its citizens not to go to Russia

The German Foreign Ministry has advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to Russia. This is especially true for the period from February 20 to 26.

It is on these days that a number of official events will take place in the aggressor country. In this regard, security measures will be strengthened.

The German Foreign Ministry advises citizens not to travel to Russia

Thus, the Ministry recommends that those who are in Russia be careful and avoid crowds. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also warns against trips to regions close to the border with Ukraine – Rostov, Krasnodar, Saratov, Voronezh and Volgograd regions and others.

By the way, about those who have and Russian and German citizenship, in the event of a conflict, Germany will not be able to provide consular assistance to these people.

The US urged its citizens to leave Russia immediately

• Recently, Americans were urged to leave Russia on their own, as the US embassy has serious restrictions in Russia to help its citizens .
• The embassy noted that exit options are extremely limited and often unavailable at short notice, but exit routes by car and bus are still open.
• The embassy recalled that on September 21, the Russian government began to mobilize citizens into the armed forces. In this regard, it is emphasized that Russia may refuse to recognize US citizenship for dual citizens, deny them access to US consular assistance, prevent them from leaving Russia, and conscript dual citizens into military service.
• The embassy also reminded US citizens that Russia is not guaranteed the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of speech, urging them to avoid “any political or social protest.”