After last week the Kremlin announced “the mobilization of its citizens of the armed forces to support the invasion of Ukraine”, The US Embassy told Americans in Russia that Moscow could “refuse to recognize US citizenship for dual nationals, deny access to US consular assistance, prevent departure from Russia, and recruit” these citizens as well.
While options for commercial flights are “extremely limited,” at this time, “roads by car and bus remain open.”
“If you wish to leave Russia, you must make the necessary preparations as soon as possible.”pleas to the embassy in a reportthis Wednesday.
The US Embassy acknowledges that there are “severe limitations on its ability to assist US citizens, and conditions, including transportation options, may suddenly become limited.”
“US citizens should not travel to Russia and residents of the country or on Russian territory should leave immediately.”She said the diplomatic representation, stressing that it will provide all information related to the possibilities of access to neighboring countries.
The embassy also reminded the citizens “The right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are not guaranteed in Russia,” appealing to them to avoid “all political or social protests.”
The Russian authorities arrested American citizens who participated in demonstrations.
Poland and Bulgaria also appealed this Wednesday to their citizens to leave Russia as soon as possible, fearing that it will be increasingly difficult to leave Russian territory.
It is noteworthy that Moscow’s announcement last week of the mobilization of 300,000 reserve soldiers led to the displacement of a large number of Russian men of conscription age who refuse to fight in Ukraine, which has been the target of a Russian military attack since last February.
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