Translation disclaimer: machine-assisted translation may contain inaccuracies. Always refer to the original source for authoritative text.
MEDIA RELEASE
According to the Ministry of Transport of Russia [the federal body responsible for civil aviation and transport policy], Russian and foreign air carriers have completed the repatriation of Russian tourists and transit passengers who encountered difficulties departing from Gulf countries. In total, approximately 59,000 passengers were transported between 2 and 11 March (284 flights).
Nevertheless, hostilities in the region have not ceased. Under these circumstances, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MID) of the Russian Federation is warning Russian citizens of the potential risk of cancelled connecting flights routed through Gulf country aviation hubs.
The MID advisory of 3 March recommending that Russians refrain from travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia remains in effect. Russian citizens currently in the region are urged to take heightened personal security precautions, avoid potentially dangerous areas, follow the instructions of local authorities — including proceeding immediately to shelters when missile threats are announced — and to maintain contact with their tour operators and air carriers.
For travel to other regions of the world, citizens are advised to plan their routes carefully and prudently, and to monitor communications from MID and Russian diplomatic missions abroad [Russia's network of embassies, consulates, and other overseas representative offices] closely.