US urgent call. Americans must leave Belarus immediately

The US embassy in Minsk appealed to Americans to immediately evacuate from Belarus. The United States has issued a communiqué.

On Monday, the US embassy in Minsk warned American citizens not to travel to Belarus. “Americans must leave Belarus immediately” – appeal.

“On August 18, the government of Lithuania closed the border crossings with Belarus, Twerech-Vidze and Shumsk-Losha. Four border crossings are currently open. The governments of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia have stated that it is possible to continue closing the crossings .” crossings with Belarus”, we could read in this case in the official communiqué.

Urgent appeal from the US Embassy

In a special warning on the website of the US embassy in Minsk, the US diplomatic mission in Belarus stressed that you are currently “not allowed to travel to Belarus”. As indicated, the reasons include the buildup of Russian military forces on Belarusian state territory, arbitrary enforcement of local law, potential for civil unrest, risk of detention, and limited ability to provide assistance to US citizens living in Belarus or travel to Belarus.

“U.S. citizens in Belarus should leave immediately. Consider leaving through other border crossings with Lithuania and Latvia or by air. U.S. citizens are not allowed to enter Poland by land from Belarus. Do not travel to Russia or Ukraine,” the U.S. said. diplomats. “If you decide to travel to Belarus: prepare a contingency plan that does not rely on assistance from the US government; review the traveler’s checklist; always carry your passport and visa; monitor local and international media for the latest news and be prepared to adjust their plans based on new information.

Source: Do Rzeczy

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