The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has alerted American citizens residing in Russia of “imminent plans” by extremists to target public gatherings in Moscow, specifically mentioning concerts as potential targets. This warning advises U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings for the next 48 hours. The advisory follows reports from Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) about neutralizing Islamic State militants planning an attack on a Moscow synagogue, though it remains unclear if these events are related.
Concurrently, relations between the U.S. and Russia continue to deteriorate. The Russian Foreign Ministry has labeled three American NGOs as “undesirable,” accusing them of anti-Russian activities under the guise of educational and cultural exchanges. This move is part of a broader crackdown on organizations perceived as foreign agents, intensifying the isolation and monitoring of international interactions within Russia. U.S. Ambassador to Moscow, Lynne Tracy, was summoned to receive a warning against interference in Russia’s internal affairs, with the upcoming presidential election casting a shadow over these exchanges.
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