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Russia Warns Citizens Against Travel to US Extradition Nations

4/4/2026

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Russia's Foreign Ministry issued April 1 advisory warning citizens not to go to places with extradition treaties with the United States.
It warns individuals face prison terms if extradited to the United States, citing punitive justice since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
It also alleges United States intelligence agencies use fraudulent schemes to lure Russian citizens abroad, noting 100 nationals transferred to the United States since Viktor Bout's 2008 arrest.

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Russia's Foreign Ministry issued April 1 advisory warning citizens not to go to places with extradition treaties with the United States.
It warns individuals face prison terms if extradited to the United States, citing punitive justice since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
It also alleges United States intelligence agencies use fraudulent schemes to lure Russian citizens abroad, noting 100 nationals transferred to the United States since Viktor Bout's 2008 arrest.