If you’re thinking about traveling to Russia anytime soon, take note that the country is one place you should avoid traveling.
The U.S. State Department issued its highest travel advisory for Russia, warning Americans not to travel there “for any reason.”
Here is what you need to know about the travel advisory and why the U.S. government is saying you shouldn’t travel there.
The agency gave a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory to Russia due to drone attacks, the war between Russia and Ukraine, terrorism, unrest and wrongful detention.
There are four levels of travel advisory, Level 1 through Level 4. When planning a vacation, you should check the current travel advisory for that destination.
The U.S. State Department warns travelers who decide not to heed the travel warning to do the following:
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