The federal government is warning Canadians not to travel to Russia, and to leave if they are already there. 'If you are in Russia, you should leave while commercial means are still available,' the advisory reads.
·Soldiers with Russia's national guard patrol Moscow's Red Square in November. Canada on Saturday warned its citizens not to travel to Russia for any reason, and to leave the country if they are able.
The federal government is warning Canadians not to travel to Russia, and to leave if they are already there., is prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Avoid all travel to Russia due to the impacts of the armed conflict with Ukraine, including limited flight options and restrictions on financial transactions. If you are in Russia, you should leave while commercial means are still available," the advisory reads.
The advisory notes that, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February, Canada and other countries in North America and Europe have placed sanctions on Russian entities, including restrictions on airspace.
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