In May 2025, the latest U.S. travel advisory for Russia appeared on the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs' website, noting "Level 4: Do Not Travel." While this level of advisory isn't brand-new, the reminder of it is , which the Department of State just issued in the morning on Monday, 18 August, via social media.

That travel advisory warning couldn't be more awkward timing-wise, as it not only warns Americans of the reasons why they shouldn't travel to Russia, citing wrongful detainment (and much more), but it also comes right after Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed to the United States for a summit last Friday, August 15, with U.S. President Donald Trump, who rolled out the red carpet for the grand arrival of America's controversial guest and bestow

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