Last minute: As the tension between Russia and Ukraine gradually escalated, a remarkable statement came from the USA. In a statement to Belarus, the US State Department said, “Do not travel to Belarus due to arbitrary law enforcement, risk of detention, and the unusual Russian military buildup along Belarus’s border with Ukraine, COVID-19, and related entry restrictions. US citizens in Belarus, must immediately leave the country by commercial or private means.” statements were included.
Recalling that on January 31, 2022, the State Department ordered family members of US government employees to leave the Minsk Embassy, it was noted that the travel alert for Belarus was raised to the “Level 4” level.
“Potential harassment, particularly targeting foreigners, is also possible. Given the increasing volatility of the situation, US citizens are strongly advised not to travel to Belarus,” the statement said. ” it was said.
The US government’s ability to provide routine or emergency services to US citizens in Belarus is currently severely limited by the Belarusian government’s limitations on US Embassy staffing, the statement said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also warned US citizens by maximizing the travel warning level for Moldova.
The ministry statement stated:
“Do not travel to Moldova due to Covid-19, unusual and alarming Russian military activities around Ukraine, and the unresolved conflict between the separatist Transnistria region and the central government. US citizens in Transnistria should leave immediately, by commercial or private means.”
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