US updates ‘do not travel’ warning for main nation, Americans urged to go away instantly

U.S. residents in Russia are urged to go away instantly because the State Department reissued its highest-level warning in opposition to touring to the nation.

In an update issued Dec. 29, 2025,State Department the U.S. State Department stated Russia stays below a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory resulting from risks related to the persevering with struggle between Russia and Ukraine. The threat of harassment or wrongful detention, arbitrary enforcement of native legal guidelines and the potential of terrorism have been additionally cited.

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Americans who’re in Russia are suggested to go away instantly.

“The U.S. government has limited ability to help U.S. citizens in Russia, especially outside of Moscow. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has reduced its staff. The Russian government has also restricted travel for embassy personnel. All U.S. consulates in Russia have suspended operations, including consular services,” the State Department stated in its warning.

Violence is a continuing risk within the nation, officers warned.

There have been drone assaults and explosions close to the border with Ukraine and in Moscow, Kazan, St. Petersburg and different giant cities and, in 2024, ISIS Khorasan claimed accountability for an assault at Crocus Music Hall in Moscow that killed 130 folks. Places of worship have additionally been focused.

U.S. residents may additionally grow to be victims of harassment, mistreatment and extortion.

“Russian officials have questioned, threatened, and detained U.S. citizens without reason. This includes both former and current U.S. government and military personnel, as well as private U.S. citizens. Russian authorities have a history of wrongfully detaining U.S. nationals and using them as bargaining chips,” the State Department warned.

Other counties on the State Department’s “Do Not Travel” record embody Afghanistan, Belarus, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Niger, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Ukraine.

If you should journey to Russia, the State Department has an inventory of security precautions. You can see those here.