The White House appeals to American citizens: Leave Russia as soon as possible
American citizens in Russia, including those with dual citizenship, are urged to leave the country immediately. This is the warning issued by National Security Council coordinator John Kirby after the arrest in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg for high treason of a 33-year-old Russian-American citizen living in Los Angeles
“We are aware of this and are trying to get consular access, but for now we cannot say more,” he said.
Kirby also stated that the White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” against Russia in response to the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that the new package would be unveiled this Friday. He declined to detail the new actions, citing U.S. government policy, or to say how they would expand on the already tough sanctions the U.S. and its allies have imposed on Russia in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine.
Kirby said only that the sanctions, which will coincide with the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, will be supplemented by additional sanctions specifically related to Mr. Navalny’s death.
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