Russia Warns Citizens Against Travel to U.S. and Western Allies

Moscow cites heightened tensions over the Ukraine war and risks of detention as reasons for the advisory.

Russia's Foreign Ministry has advised citizens to avoid traveling to the U.S., Canada, and most EU countries, citing risks of being targeted by authorities in these nations.
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described U.S.-Russia relations as being on the brink of collapse, blaming Washington for escalating tensions.
The advisory follows strained relations over Ukraine's use of U.S. and British missiles, which Moscow claims led to a lowering of its nuclear threshold.
Both the U.S. and Russia accuse each other of detaining citizens on unfounded charges, further straining diplomatic ties.
The U.S. has provided $62 billion in military aid to Ukraine since 2022, a key factor in the worsening relationship between the two nations.