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State Department Urges Americans to Leave Russia Immediately
The U.S. State Department has updated an earlier travel advisory and is now recommending that U.S. citizens leave Russia immediately.The notice offers this guidance: “If you wish to depart Russia, you should make arrangements on your own as soon as possible. If you plan to stay in Russia, understand the U.S. Embassy has severe limitations on its ability to assist U.S. citizens, and conditions, including transportation options, may change suddenly.”