Rome advised Italians to leave Russia due to 'growing communication difficulties'

“Given the evolution of the international context and the growing difficulties with air and road communication between Russia and abroad, compatriots in Russia are advised to assess the need for a stay and, if not, to leave the country,” the message says.

Also, the US Embassy in Moscow recommended that American citizens leave Russia immediately, "while limited opportunities for commercial travel remain."

According to TASS, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova then noted that "much of what the American diplomatic mission is talking about remains a mystery."