“Avoid all travel to Russia due to impact of war with Ukraine, including partial mobilizationrestrictions on financial transactions and increasingly limited air travel options. If you are already in Russia, you must leave Russia while communication channels are still available“- advises the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Canadians who intend to stay after all Russia, are requested to be “retained”. “Information about the current situation is being carefully checked by local authorities. You could face serious consequences if you discuss, broadcast or publish information about Russian invasion of Ukraine – warns the ministry.
Earlier They recommended that American citizens urgently leave Russia.
“The Russian government began mobilizing its citizens into the armed forces on September 21 to support the invasion of Ukraine. Russia can refuse to recognize dual American nationality, deny these people access to American consular assistance, prevent their departure from Russia and order them to mobilize. “, said the United States Embassy in Moscow in a statement on September 27.
The press release points out that it is now leaving Russia is already difficult, and American citizens staying in this country must organize their departure “as soon as possible”. It was also recalled that in Russia “the right of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are not guaranteed” and advised to avoid any public demonstration.
“Russian authorities have arrested US citizens who participated in the protests,” the embassy added.
