Foreign Ministry calls on Czech citizens to leave Russia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Czech citizens to leave Russia due to the deteriorating security situation in the country for citizens of EU and NATO member states. In an announcement on its website, the ministry appealed to its citizens living in Russia to leave, and if they decide to stay in the country, to register in the Drozd travel system, exercise maximum caution, follow reliable media sources, and have an exit plan ready for leaving in the event of an emergency. The ministry has also advised Czech citizens against travelling to Russia.