In the context of the potential threat, including in the long term… (евросоюз · въезд · саммит)
In the context of the potential threat, including in the long term, posed to the internal security of the EU by former Russian fighters who participated in the Russian Special Military Operation in Ukraine, the European Council took note of the proposal by the European Commission and the High Representative [for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kallas] on this matter and recommended continuing technical work to assess possible ways to implement this solution. At the same time, it was emphasized in the EU that visa policy is an exclusive competence of the Member States.
Consensus
- The European Council discussed a proposal to ban Russian military personnel who participated in the SVO in Ukraine from entering the EU
- The measure may be included in the 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions
- The European Council recommended further technical work to evaluate possible implementation paths
- The final decision on visa policy rests with EU member states
Points of divergence
- The European Council called for technical work to assess possible ways to solve the issue — kommersant
- The European Council 'took note' of the initiative and recommended continuing technical work — vesti
- EU leadership has intelligence on all participants of the SVO — kommersant
- The initiative may not gain support in its current form due to visa policy being a member state competency — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- European Parliament calls for refining idea to ban SVB participants from entering EU — Коммерсантъ
- EU Summit 'Takes Note' of Kallas Initiative Regarding SVB Veterans — Вести