Will be sent to war: the US Embassy called on Americans to leave the Russian Federation because of the risk of mobilization
Americans who are on the territory of the Russian Federation have to leave urgently, according to recommendations on the website of the American Embassy. Diplomats are reminiscent of the possibility of persecution of US citizens, detention by the Russian security services and arbitrary application of legislation. "Keep caution because of the risk of misconduct," the diploma said.
The US Government Opportunities for the Provision of Americans in Russia are very limited, especially in areas far from the US Embassy in Moscow. The Government of the Russian Federation restricted the trips of the Embassy and staff, and the consular services were suspended. At any time, Moscow can refuse to Americans in Russia, recognize dual citizenship, deprive them of access to consular assistance, send them to the army or prevent departure from the country, according to the statement.
US citizens should keep in mind that US credit and debit cards do not work in Russia. The possibilities of electronic money transfer from the United States are limited due to sanctions against Russian banks, diplomats reminded. Particular attention was paid to the situation in the southwest of Russia, where martial law was introduced in the border regions with Ukraine (Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod, Voronezh, Rostov and Krasnodar regions).
"Martial law allows you to quickly introduce a curfew, take private property, restrict freedom of movement and mass fees. US citizens should avoid any trip to these areas," the diplomats summed up. The US Embassy in Russia has serious restrictions on the opportunity to help Americans with departure. Those who want to leave Russia, according to the Embassy staff, should take independent measures quickly.
"Russian special services may not inform the Embassy of detention of the US citizen and unreasonably delay consular assistance. Security officers are increasingly applying laws on foreign and international organizations they consider undesirable," the Embassy said. Recall that a similar call for the US Embassy to Americans sounded in September 2022. At that time, US citizens were advised not to participate in any protests and not to photograph security forces.
On February 7, the Russian Foreign Ministry demanded that the US Embassy stop "interference in internal affairs" of the country. Russian officials believe that American diplomats are distributing fakes and discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Last July, the US Embassy in Russia removed the address from the official site.