The Minister of Foreign Affairs advises the Portuguese to avoid traveling to Russia “in view of the most recent events”: the rebellion of the Wagner paramilitary group.
In a note posted on Twitter, João Cravinho recommends national citizens who are in the country to “carefully follow the advice of our embassy and the Portal das Comunidades.”
In view of the latest events, we reiterate once again that travel to Russia should be avoided.
National citizens who are in Russia should carefully follow the advice given by our embassy and on the Portal das Comunidades. https://t.co/Cb2epY7VLs– Joao Cravinho (@JoaoCravinho) June 24, 2023
The Portuguese embassy in Moscow also warned the Portuguese in Russia, advising them to avoid public places and unnecessary travel.
“The Portuguese embassy recommends national citizens who are in Russia to avoid public places, large crowds and unnecessary travel, especially in the southern regions of the country, in particular Rostov-on-Don,” says a note published in the Portal das communities.
The Portuguese diplomatic service advised the Portuguese to have “a vigilant attitude and follow the safety guidelines and recommendations that may be published by the Russian authorities.”
The Portuguese embassy is “following the situation” and left two contacts for citizens who need it “in case of emergency or need for consular assistance”: [email protected] or the number +7 (965) 348 13 28.
“The recommendation to avoid traveling to Russia is reiterated and national citizens who remain in Russia should take into account their personal circumstances,” the embassy added in the statement released.
The leader of the Wagner paramilitary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, today claimed the occupation of Rostov, a key city in southern Russia for the war in Ukraine, and called for a rebellion against the Russian military command, which he accused of attacking its fighters.
Russian President Vladimir Putin called the paramilitary group’s action a rebellion, saying it was a “deadly threat” to the Russian state and treason, guaranteeing a “civil war” would not ensue.
Source: TSF
