The U.S. embassy in Moscow on Feb. 20 issued a security alert warning American nationals of possible terrorist attacks at public places in the country amid ongoing tension along the border with Ukraine. The embassy, citing media sources said, “There have been threats of attacks against shopping centers, railway, and metro stations, and other public gathering places in major urban areas, including Moscow and St. Petersburg as well as in areas of heightened tension along the Russian border with Ukraine.” Officials did not specify exactly which media sources it was referring to regarding the threats of attacks. Elsewhere in its its security alert, the embassy urged Americans in Russia to monitor the news for information about the situation, stay alert when visiting locations that are often frequented by tourists or Westerners, review their security plans, and avoid crowds. They also urged U.S. nationals to carry proper identification with them, including a passport with a current Russian visa, and encouraged them …
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