Britons are warned not to try travelling to any part of Russia as country's economy hits the skids

Britons were warned against all travel to Russia yesterday as the Ukraine conflict escalated.

The Foreign Office released a statement urging UK travellers not to visit any part of Russia due to a lack of flights for returning and increased volatility in the country’s economy.

American citizens were also advised to leave the country on Sunday.

It comes after Britain last week banned Russian planes from entering UK airspace and the Kremlin retaliated by mirroring the ban. 

The European Union has also banned Russia’s planes from flying over its airspace. 

Britons were warned against all travel to Russia yesterday as the Ukraine conflict escalated. Pictured: A passenger looks at a departures board at Sheremetyevo airport

The Foreign Office released a statement urging UK travellers not to visit any part of Russia due to a lack of flights for returning and increased volatility in the country’s economy as Liz Truss, foreign secretary, made a statement on Russia on Monday

The Foreign Office blames a lack of flights for returning and Russia’s economy being more volatile. Pictured: Heathrow Airport

The Foreign Office said: ‘If you are in Russia, you should be aware that it may not be possible to fly directly to the UK, or via EU countries, and should amend any travel plans accordingly.’

It added: ‘The value of the rouble has fallen considerably in recent days, and there are reports of large numbers of people attempting to withdraw their savings from Russian banks.

‘Any amounts of Russian currency you hold may reduce in value.’

The statement continued: ‘There are also reports that foreign nationals in Russia are having difficulty using ATM and banking services.

‘You should be aware that it may not be possible for you to access your funds through Russian banks.’

The Foreign Office has also warned against travel to Ukraine, which has shut its airspace, for the past few weeks.