The U.S. Embassy is urging any Americans who are in Russia to 'depart immediately' over concerns that they could be harassed and singled out by Vladimir Putin's government – and even be forced to fight in the war in Ukraine.
."The personnel is in place, the lists are ready, the people tasked with carrying out recruitment and training are on standby."
Some U.S. citizens have already been subject to harassment and unfair treatment, the U.S. said, and have been convicted"in secret trials or without presenting credible evidence.
Because of the ongoing situation. the embassy said the U.S. government will be"severely limited" in its ability to help American citizens in Russia. And it may be difficult for U.S. citizens to leave as the situation worsens, as U.S. credit and debit cards don't work in Russia and sanctions have limited the ability to electronically transfer funds, the embassy said.
Those who choose to stay or who have not yet determined a way to leave have essentially been advised to lay low and avoid contentious areas.
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