US Urges Immediate Exit from Russia Amid Escalations

The U.S. Department of State has issued Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisories for a record number of countries, including Russia, Somalia, Sudan, North Korea, Venezuela, and Iraq, due to risks such as armed conflict, terrorism, and government instability. Americans in Russia are specifically urged to leave immediately because of the ongoing war with Ukraine, risk of detention, and minimal embassy support. In South Asia, travel warnings have intensified following Operation Sindoor and rising India-Pakistan tensions, leading the U.S. and several other nations to advise against visits to volatile border regions. Indonesia remains largely at Level 2, but its Central Papua and Highland Papua provinces carry Level 4 warnings for violent unrest and abductions. Trinidad and Tobago is designated Level 3 due to violent crime and kidnapping threats. These updates reflect a growing trend of global travel caution amid heightened political and security risks.