The US Embassy in Russia has warned Americans to consider leaving “immediately” due to the rising number of airlines that are canceling flights in and out of the country
Many nations are also closing their airspace to Russian airlines.
“An increasing number of airlines are cancelling flights into and out of Russia, and numerous countries have closed their airspace to Russian airlines.
“U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available,” the embassy said in an advisory Sunday.
“The US Embassy reminds US citizens that the Department of State’s Travel Advisory level for Russia is at ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel,’” the statement added.