Armenia included in risk zone for Russians

ArmInfo. Russians traveling abroad should be aware of the risk of detention and extradition to the United States from third countries, Grigory Lukyantsev, Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation on Human Rights at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told RIA Novosti.

"Many states, not only in the European Union but also more broadly,  have certain obligations regarding extradition and extradition. All  this must be taken into account when assessing the risks people may  face if they travel abroad," Lukyantsev said.

The diplomat emphasized that the Foreign Ministry does not determine  where Russians can and cannot travel. The Ministry can only recommend  against visiting certain countries if citizens believe they may have  problems with American or European authorities. According to  information published by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs,  countries with a high risk of detention of Russian citizens at the  request of the United States include most of Europe and Latin  America, as well as Australia, Canada, Armenia, Israel, the Maldives,  South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Liberia, and  Morocco. However, the Ministry notes that this list does not include  all countries with extradition treaties with the United States.