On Monday, Russia advised its citizens against traveling to Venezuela following a surprising military operation by the United States that targeted leader Nicolás Maduro in Caracas.

In an official statement, the Economic Development Ministry expressed concerns about the risks to personal safety in Venezuela due to “armed aggression by the United States and the potential for further attacks.”

Russian travelers currently in Venezuela were urged to take extra precautions and to stay informed by monitoring announcements from both local authorities and Russian diplomatic missions.

The ministry also suggested that tour operators and travel agencies halt the sale of trips to Venezuela and keep Russian tourists updated on the prevailing situation as well as cancellation policies.

Additionally, it noted that Russian tourists could consider canceling their travel arrangements and requesting full refunds given the circumstances.

The Foreign Ministry echoed this caution, strongly recommending that Russian citizens defer travel to Venezuela unless it is absolutely necessary.

On Saturday, the Foreign Ministry had called for the release of Maduro and his wife, condemning what it described as an “unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of an independent nation.”

The Russian Embassy in Caracas stated that it continues to function normally and maintains ongoing communication with local authorities and Russian nationals in the region.

It reported no injuries to Russian citizens resulting from the attacks on Saturday.