The US Embassy in Moskva has repeated its advice for American citizens to depart Russia, following a recent death at a plague research institute. The embassy issued a statement on its website highlighting the limited ability of US authorities to assist citizens within Russia, particularly outside of Moskva. This warning reinforces a 2022 recommendation against travel to Russia, initially implemented after the full-scale invasion of Ukraina. US officials are closely monitoring the situation, but assistance options remain constrained. The advisory underscores the risks associated with being a US citizen in Russia given the current geopolitical climate. Citizens are urged to heed the warning and make arrangements to leave the country. The Moscow Times reported on the embassy’s updated message.