EU entry made more difficult for Russian • Table.Briefings

For weeks, the EU has been debating the issuance of visas to Russian tourists. In Prague, foreign ministers have now agreed to suspend the visa deal with Russia. But some states are planning further restrictions.

Are all Russians to be punished for the war in Ukraine and, if so, how severely? For weeks, Baltic and Nordic states in particular have been pressing for a „visa ban“ for Russian tourists. Germany, France and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell rejected this on moral and tactical grounds.

EU entry made more difficult for Russians

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