British Nationals Told to Leave Russia Unless It Is ‘Essential’ to Stay

A police officer patrols outside the British embassy building in Moscow on March 14, 2018. Alexander Nemenov /AFP via Getty Images

British nationals who are still in Russia have been told they should leave if it is not essential they stay in the country.

The Foreign Office updated its advice on Saturday to say Britons should use the remaining commercial routes to flee the nation.