Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRussia's Foreign Ministry has issued a travel warning to its citizens, advising them to avoid countries with extradition treaties with the United States. The advisory cites an increase in "Washington's punitive justice" since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, warning of lengthy prison sentences if Russians are handed over to the US. The ministry alleged that US intelligence agencies use "fraudulent schemes" to lure Russian citizens abroad, leading to their detention and potential extradition. This warning is specifically aimed at Russians who "have reasonable grounds to believe they may be subject to criminal prosecution by US authorities" or are on US sanctions lists. Countries identified as most likely to extradite include Britain, Switzerland, most EU members, Canada, Australia, Israel, and several others, with Russia claiming over 100 nationals have been transferred to the US since 2008. In fullRussia warns citizens against travelling to dozens of countriesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Russia’s Foreign Ministry issues new travel warning to citizens
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRussia's Foreign Ministry has issued a travel warning to its citizens, advising them to avoid countries with extradition treaties with the United States. The advisory cites an increase in "Washington's punitive justice" since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, warning of lengthy prison sentences if Russians are handed over to the US. The ministry alleged that US intelligence agencies use "fraudulent schemes" to lure Russian citizens abroad, leading to their detention and potential extradition. This warning is specifically aimed at Russians who "have reasonable grounds to believe they may be subject to criminal prosecution by US authorities" or are on US sanctions lists. Countries identified as most likely to extradite include Britain, Switzerland, most EU members, Canada, Australia, Israel, and several others, with Russia claiming over 100 nationals have been transferred to the US since 2008. In fullRussia warns citizens against travelling to dozens of countriesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
