The Canadian government is echoing a warning from the U.S. embassy in Russia of an 'imminent terrorism risk' in Moscow over the next 48 hours.
it is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, including concerts, and that American citizens should avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours.to recast the statement, and is advising Canadians in Moscow also to avoid large gatherings, to be aware of their surroundings when in public places, and to monitor local media for the latest news. The United Kingdom is also advising on its website about the warning.
Canadians have already been advised to avoid all travel to Russia given its now two-year-old full-scale conflict with Ukraine, the fallout of which could include partial military mobilization, restrictions on financial transactions and increasingly limited flight options, GAC said.Canadians holding Russian citizenship‘He blocked us’: Man accused in Ottawa homicide changed recently, family says