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Saturday, March 5, 2022
British nationals should consider leaving Russia, UK Foreign Office says
The British Foreign Office says that UK nationals who are in Russia should consider leaving the country if their presence is non-essential.
“Advise British nationals whose presence in Russia is not essential to consider leaving by remaining commercial routes,” the ministry says in a tweet.
#Russia Advise British nationals whose presence in Russia is not essential to consider leaving by remaining commercial routes, info on travel from Russia, social media restrictions ('Summary', 'Returning to the UK’ and 'Safety and security' pages). https://t.co/mh7Zj0Xymn pic.twitter.com/VqF6GxBmGA
— FCDO Travel Advice (@FCDOtravelGovUK) March 5, 2022
Britain has already advised its citizens against travel to Russia due to a lack of travel options in the wake of sanctions, and increased economic volatility, the Reuters news agency reports.
