The US government is concerned that the Russian government may retaliate for recent Ukraine-related sanctions by arresting American citizens in Russia, current and former US officials say.
sanctions by arresting American citizens in Russia and holding them as pawns in the conflict, current and former U.S. officials tell NBC News.
That includes two former U.S. Marines currently held in Russia: Trevor Reed, sentenced in 2020 to nine years in prison on charges of assaulting a police officer, and Paul Whelan, sentenced to 16 years on spying charges. The U.S. has called for the immediate and unconditional release of both Americans.
In the past, a State Department spokesman said, “Russian security services have arrested U.S. citizens on spurious charges, denied them fair and transparent treatment, and have convicted them in secret trials and/or without presenting evidence.” The U.S. and Europe has enacted the most far-reaching sanctions on Russia ever, in a bid to impose costs for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and deter further military action. Theand interest rates to surge, with the central bank temporarily shutting down the stock market to prevent an economic collapse.
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US embassy warns Americans in Russia to consider leaving 'immediately''U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available,' the Embassy said in a statement on its website.
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US embassy warns Americans in Russia to consider leaving 'immediately''U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available,' the Embassy said in a statement on its website.
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US embassy warns Americans in Russia to consider leaving 'immediately''U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available,' the Embassy said in a statement on its website.
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US embassy warns Americans in Russia to consider leaving 'immediately''U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available,' the Embassy said in a statement on its website.
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US embassy warns Americans in Russia to consider leaving 'immediately''U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available,' the Embassy said in a statement on its website.
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