State Department: Russia is Dangerous for All Americans

[William769]

All U.S. citizens are in danger if they visit Russia, which may soon invade mainland Ukraine.

Here's another reason to avoid traveling to Russia: the State Department just issued a travel alert for all Americans, not just LGBTs, visiting the nation.

While the State Department warned LGBT people of the potential for danger during the Winter Olympics in Sochi (because of the recently-passed antigay laws and continuing antigay violence), they've expanded their warning now that Russia invaded the Crimean peninsula in southern Ukraine. Reports indicate Russia is planning on invading mainland Ukraine shortly.

The alert warns travelers of anti-American attitudes and actions in Russia; the U.S., and most Western nations, condemned Russia's actions in Crimea and things will only get worse if Russia invades Ukraine. Washington officials want Americans to steer clear of the Ukrainian border, as Russian troops are already amassing.

http://www.outtraveler.com/my-city/russia/2014/03/14/state-department-russia-dangerous-all-americans

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. Not surprised

[NuclearDem]

2. Russia's only safe for Scott Lively and his ilk.

[William769]

3. And he has plenty to be in company with.

[EmilyAnne]

4. Yep. A lot of my former coworkers are coming home.

There is a lot of hostility towards them in the work place. Students dropping out, English classes being cancelled without warning. They are being very careful about speaking English in public, avoiding expat bars, etc.


Ah, Russia. Not surprised, but still disappointed .

[functioning_cog]

5. Fuck Russia. Their main exports are fossil fuels

Vodka, and YouTube videos showing how fucking insane many of them are.

[Cha]

6. Thanks for the very important announcement from the State Dept regarding

the strong possibility of Russia's invasion of the Ukraine. Better to play in on the safe side.

[Rex]

7. Well Russia did test our air space while Bush was in office.

Of course nobody cared about it much or even reported it.

[tavalon]

8. Wait, I thought we were at war with Eurasia?! Damn, things are just changing too fast.

[functioning_cog]

9. and to add insult to injury, UN WHO states: Russia is Dangerous for Most Russians

[HipChick]

10. Damn..Did Snowden miss the memo?

[Behind the Aegis]

11. Gay, Jewish, and American...I'll avoid Russia for a bit.

I'd love to see Moscow as I have heard many nice things about the city, but...