Earlier, 'Izvestia' reported that the European Commission was…
Earlier, 'Izvestia' reported that the European Commission was allegedly discussing a complete ban on issuing tourist visas to Russians, citing an 'European source.' The European Commission stated that it is currently not preparing for a full ban on issuing Schengen visas to Russian citizens.
Consensus
- The 21st package of EU sanctions against Russia creates the basis for a comprehensive visa ban targeting current and former members of the Russian Armed Forces and affiliated formations involved in military actions in Ukraine.
- The measures are proposed by the European Commission and included within the framework of the 21st sanctions package.
- EU officials state they are working on targeted measures to adapt the visa regime to security threats posed by individuals participating in hostilities against Ukraine.
- The EU has not confirmed plans for a complete ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens.
Points of divergence
- EU is not preparing a full visa ban for Russians, only targeted measures to adapt the visa regime based on security threats from participants in the war against Ukraine. — tvrain
- There are discussions within the European Commission about a complete ban on issuing Schengen visas to Russian citizens, with some sources suggesting this is intended to destabilize Russian society ahead of parliamentary elections. — fontanka
- Ursula von der Leyen proposed including in the 21st sanctions package a ban on entry for all Russians who served in the military after February 24, 2022, though details were not specified. — meduza
- The European Commission has not confirmed plans for an absolute ban on tourist visas from Russia but continues to advocate for restrictions on former participants of special operations. — vedomosti
Coverage (11 sources)
- EU Council states that sanctions create the basis for a visa ban on participants of SVO — Вести
- EU sanctions package adds database to ban visa issuance for Russian military personnel — Интерфакс
- New EU sanctions package will lay the groundwork for further bans on entry for participants of SVO — Коммерсантъ
- EU is not preparing a full ban on tourist visas for Russians — Дождь
- EU countries again complicate visa acquisition for Russians. Where can we still get in? — Фонтанка
- EU Commission says it will introduce targeted visa restrictions against Russians — Meduza
- EU Commission says it is working on targeted visa restrictions for Russians — Вести
- EU has not confirmed plans for a full ban on tourist visas for Russians — Ведомости
- EC Responds: Will There Be a Ban on Russian Tourism? — Фонтанка
- Russian Tourism Ministry Deems a Full Ban on Schengen Visas for Russians Unlikely Soon — Ведомости
- EU may impose a full ban on issuing tourist visas to Russians — Интерфакс