BRITAIN ASKED ITS NATIONALS TO LEAVE RUSSIA

(The Quiver) : On Saturday Britain asked its nationals to consider leaving Russia after Russian invasion of Ukraine could be imminent.

“If your presence in Russia is not essential, we strongly advise that you consider leaving by remaining commercial routes,” the British government said in a statement.

British nationals currently in Russia are advised to take any direct flights back to UK. It seems complications has began between UK and Russia since Moscow banned UK airlines from flying in or out of the country .

Russia’s aviation authority said: ‘A restriction was introduced on the use of Russian airspace for flights of aircrafts owned, leased or operated by an organisation linked to or registered in the UK.’ 

Britain advised its citizens against all travel to Russia due to a lack of available flight options and increased economic volatility.

However , how many  British nationals are currently residing in Russia is still unclear , estimates ranges around anywhere between around 6,400 to more than 22,000.