Slutsky called rumors about the introduction of exit visas in Russia…
Slutsky called rumors about the introduction of exit visas in Russia complete nonsense. He dismissed claims that Russia might issue exit visas for citizens as empty talk.
Consensus
- The idea of introducing exit visas for Russian citizens was reported in several media outlets on July 10.
- Leonid Slutsky, leader of LDPR and head of the State Duma's committee on international affairs, dismissed the reports as 'complete nonsense' and 'empty rumors'.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia denied any plans to introduce exit visas, with spokesperson Maria Zakharova calling the claims 'nonsense' and 'a classic example of foreign agent activity'.
- Exit visas were previously in effect in Russia until 1993.
- Russia's right to free movement is constitutionally guaranteed under Article 27.
Points of divergence
- The article raises concerns about the possibility of introducing exit visas, framing it as a potential development despite lack of official confirmation. — meduza
- The Moscow Ministry of Internal Affairs denied reports of insufficient places for passport applications and noted that over 400,000 passports were issued in the first half of 2026. — m24
Coverage (7 sources)
- Alarming rumors spread that Russia may introduce exit visas: Is this just scaremongering or could it really happen? — Meduza
- Slutsky calls claims about introducing exit visas in Russia complete nonsense — Вести
- Slutsky calls rumors about introducing exit visas in Russia complete nonsense — Коммерсантъ
- Slutsky calls rumors about exit visas for Russians complete nonsense — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Slutsky calls rumors about introducing exit visas for Russians nonsense — Москва 24
- Akhinya. Classic of foreign agent agency — Meduza
- Russian Foreign Ministry Comments on Reports of Development of Exit Visas for Russians — Фонтанка
Key entities
- Russia
- Slutsky
- TASS
- MID
- LDPR
- Maria Zakharov
- Moscow
- Media
- TASS
- RBC
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Sergey Bulkin
- State Duma
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