Politico reported this in an article, according to Ukrinform. The move is intended to strengthen the European Union's protection against hybrid attacks. EU officials told the publication that the European Commission is preparing to present relevant proposals early next year. A group of countries, including Poland, Sweden, and Estonia, has pushed for stricter visa rules for Russian citizens, particularly former participants in the war against Ukraine. Last year, Russian citizens were issued approximately 478,000 tourist visas to the Schengen Area. A significant proportion were multiple-entry visas, allowing holders to cross the border repeatedly without having to apply for new documents each time.
Головну думку ми показуємо публічно. Створіть безкоштовний акаунт, щоб читати повну статтю, зберігати її, обговорювати та поєднувати з ринковим і OSINT-контекстом.