The U.S. State Department issued a warning today to U.S. citizens in Russia that they should "immediately leave Russia," saying they feared refusing to recognize U.S. citizens with dual citizenship, preventing them from leaving the country, and possibly requiring military service.

(Bloomberg)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The U.S. State Department issued a warning to U.S. citizens in Russia today (28), requiring citizens in Russia to "leave Russia immediately", saying that they may refuse to recognize U.S. citizens with dual citizenship and prevent them from leaving the country , and may even require military service.

The U.S. State Department issued a warning to U.S. citizens in Russia today. The content mentioned that starting from September 21, the Russian government began to mobilize its citizens to join the military to support its invasion of Ukraine; while Russia may refuse to recognize U.S. citizens with dual citizenship and prevent them Get assistance from the U.S. embassy or leave Russia, and possibly even military service.

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The State Department noted that local embassies are severely limited in their ability to assist U.S. citizens; commercial flights are currently very limited, and ground departure methods remain open but may be more limited.

The U.S. State Department also added that Russia does not guarantee the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of speech. It should avoid participating in political or social protests, and do not photograph police and other security personnel at events. Russian authorities have arrested U.S. citizens who participated in the demonstrations.

The U.S. State Department finally mentioned that Russian citizens should read the State Department’s Russia travel advice before leaving the country, carry appropriate identification, including a U.S. passport with a Russian visa, and develop a contingency plan that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.