The United States has asked its citizens to leave Russia immediately due to the war in Ukraine and the risk of arbitrary arrest or persecution by Russian law enforcement agencies.
The US Embassy in Moscow said, “US citizens living in or traveling to Russia should depart immediately.” “Exercise caution because of the risk of wrongful custody.”
“Do not travel to Russia,” it added.
The embassy said, “Russian security services have arrested US citizens on fabricated charges, selected US citizens in Russia for detention and harassment, denied them fair and transparent treatment, and subjected them to secret trials or without credible evidence.” Convicted without being produced.”