‘Leave immediately’: Grim warning for Australians in Russia

Australians in Russia have been issued a grim warning to leave immediately as departure routes out of the country narrow.

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has recommended Australia’s travel advice be updated as soon as possible following a direction from France and the US.

xjmtzyw“I am advised France and the US have updated their travel advice to leave immediately … and I will ask DFAT to similarly update our advice,” she told reporters in Sydney on Monday.