Limited assistance from the U.S.
Unfortunately, the U.S. government can provide limited assistance to Americans in the country after the Russian government greatly reduced the U.S. Embassy in Moscow staff and thereby their services. Therefore, if an American is detained, they may not get consular access. Moreover, the risk of wrongful detention is high, and Americans have been questioned, threatened, and arrested on false charges. The Russian government doesn’t recognize dual citizenship, and U.S. credit and bank cards no longer work there. For Americans who couldn’t renew their visas, keep in mind that there are limited transportation options.
