European Union countries reached an agreement on Wednesday 31st to suspend a deal with Russia to facilitate visa issuance.
As a result, Russian citizens will not be eligible for an expedited process for obtaining a visa in the EU, an advantage currently given to more than 10 countries around the world.
“We have seen a significant increase in border crossings between Russia and neighboring countries. This is becoming a security risk,” EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell said on Twitter after a meeting in Prague. said.
“We agreed with the EU’s foreign ministers today to completely suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Russia,” the Spaniard said.
Member States have also asked the bloc’s executive body, the European Commission, to propose solutions for the already issued tourist visa stockpile.
In addition, EU countries bordering Russia, such as Finland and the Baltic states, will also be able to restrict the entry of Russian citizens to their territories.
source: Noticias
