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Former US ambassadors reacted to the arrest in Moscow of the American Paul Vilaine and his charges of "spying". They advise US citizens to refuse to travel to Russia for their own safety.
Diplomats wrote on their Twitter pages.
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Yes, the former US ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, said that he had changed his mind about security of visits to the Russian Federation
"I am often asked if it is safe to go to Russia as a tourist or student.I have always talked – yes, and with However, after the arrest of Vilan, I will change my mind, "he writes.
Stephen Pyffer, former United States Ambassador to Ukraine, called the actions of the Russian government against the arbitrariness of foreigners.
Travel to Russia will probably be safe for most Americans. However, given the arbitrary power of the Russian government to comply with its own laws, Americans can not travel with the same security as when they visit most other countries, "Pifer said.
Recall that the Russian Federal Security Service declared that it detained an American citizen, Paul Willan, in Moscow and was suspected of espionage, after which Russia authorized the consular services. The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the Russian Federation to immediately return the detainee to his native country.
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