The federal government is warning Canadians not to travel to Russia, and to leave if they are already there.
The updated travel advisory, posted on the government’s website Saturday, 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.
Global Affairs Canada said in a statement Sunday that around 1,197 Canadians had used a service registering them with the government as travelling to or
