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Russia Warns Britons, Others Against Travelling To War Zones

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The Russian Government has warned British nationals and other foreign nationals against traveling to the special military zones in the ongoing war with Ukraine, saying their security cannot be guaranteed.

Russia, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria urged British and other foreign nationals to refrain from travelling to the Special Military Operation zone in any capacity.

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“Their presence within the area of active combat operations or its vicinity poses immediate and grave danger for their life and health.

“Non-Ukrainian nationals who take up arms as part of Ukraine-linked military units are considered mercenaries by the Russian Armed Forces.

“They are considered legitimate targets by the Russian Armed Forces. In the event of capture they face criminal prosecution by the relevant Russian authorities,” the Russian authorities said.

Britain and its allies, especially the United States have been offering military and diplomatic support as well as funding to Ukraine since the military faceoff by Russian and this has drawn the ire of the Vladimir Putin administration in Moscow

Expectations are however high that the United States President Donald Trump will wade into the war and compel both countries to reach a ceasefire as part of the deal to end the armed conflict which escalated since February 24, 2022.

In other news, President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended the implementation of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico for 30 days, easing tensions and averting what could have escalated into a serious trade dispute among the North American partners.

Under pressure from last-minute negotiations with President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to step up border security efforts with the U.S., focusing on reducing illegal crossings and preventing the influx of fentanyl into North America.

Prior to his talks with Trudeau, President Trump struck a deal with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, under which Mexico would deploy additional troops to its northern border. In exchange, the U.S. pledged to take steps to curb the smuggling of firearms into Mexico.

 

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