Moscow

OPSEC & Personal Safety

As of May 16, 2026 3:20 AM ET

Movement
Avoid protests and large gatherings; have alternate routes and an independent evacuation plan that does not rely on embassy assistance.

Movement
Avoid protests and large gatherings; have alternate routes and an independent evacuation plan that does not rely on embassy assistance.
Communications
Limit electronic device usage, log out of accounts, and assume communications may be monitored while in Russia.
Documentation
Keep travel documents accessible and share copies and emergency plans with a trusted contact; prepare powers of attorney and beneficiary information if needed.
Monitoring
Monitor local media and official advisories and enroll in STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) if eligible.

Shelter
If you hear or see reports of drone strikes or explosions, move to an interior room away from windows and follow instructions from local authorities.
Multiple feed items report recent drone/strike activity and attacks in the region, increasing the near-term risk of localized strikes.
Departure planning
U.S. citizens should review exit options and prepare to depart independently as commercial options may be limited.
The U.S. Department of State advisory emphasizes limited consular assistance and notes few commercial air travel options; aviation restrictions were cited in the advisory.