US citizens should not go to Russia, while Russian citizens should not go to the US !

US and Russia advise each other’s citizens

Moscow (Russia) – Russia has warned its citizens not to travel to the United States and other Western countries, claiming they could be “hunted” by the authorities in those states.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Maria Zakharova issued the warning in a news briefing on Wednesday, saying Russians could be caught in the crosshairs of perilous relations with the US.

US also advises its citizens not to go to Russia

Do not travel to Russia due to the consequences of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces. US citizens may face harassment or detention by Russian security officials, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, limited flights into and out of Russia, and the possibility of terrorism. The US Embassy has limited ability to assist US citizens in Russia. The Department has determined that there is a continued risk of wrongful detention of US nationals by Russian authorities. US citizens residing or travelling in Russia should leave immediately.