Russia advises citizens to avoid travel to Canada

(Patria) - Russia advises citizens to avoid travel to Canada, citing, as it says, numerous cases of discrimination against Russians, including physical violence, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, Reuters reports.

Canada is one of the loudest supporters of Ukraine in the war against Russia and has imposed sanctions on hundreds of Russian officials and companies, as well as broad trade bans.

"Due to numerous cases of discrimination against Russian citizens... in Canada, including physical violence, we recommend that you refrain from traveling to this country for tourism, education, and in the context of business relations," the Russian ministry stated.

"If you are already in Canada, we urge you to be cautious, especially in public places," they added.

Shortly after the war began last year, Canada advised its citizens to avoid all travel to Russia.

Last week, Russia imposed sanctions on 333 Canadian officials and public figures, including prominent Olympians, which it said was a response to Canadian restrictions on Moscow and support for Ukraine.