U.S. 'Hunting' Russians: Moscow Warns Citizens Against Travel to Thailand
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Russia's Foreign Ministry warned Russian citizens planning to visit Thailand.
- The ministry claims there's a high probability of detention or arrest at the request of U.S. law enforcement.
- The warning suggests the U.S. is "hunting" Russians in the region.
Russia's Foreign Ministry has issued a stark warning to its citizens considering travel to Thailand, citing a significant risk of detention or arrest. The ministry alleges that U.S. law enforcement agencies are actively seeking to apprehend Russian nationals in the popular tourist destination.
The warning implies that U.S. authorities may be requesting the extradition or detention of Russians in Thailand, suggesting a coordinated effort to target them. This advisory paints a picture of the United States "hunting" Russian citizens abroad, even in countries far from traditional geopolitical spheres of influence.
While the specific reasons or legal bases for such potential detentions were not detailed, the statement from Moscow indicates a heightened level of concern regarding the safety and legal standing of Russians traveling internationally, particularly in relation to U.S. jurisdiction. The ministry urges caution for those planning trips to Thailand.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.