Zakharova called the reports on the development of exit visas for…
Zakharova called the reports on the development of exit visas for Russians a hoax.
Consensus
- The Russian Foreign Ministry denied the existence of a draft law on exit visas for Russian citizens.
- Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, called the reports 'ахинея' (nonsense).
- The reports originated from media outlets recognized as foreign agents in Russia.
- Exit visas were previously used in the USSR and abolished in 1991.
- Freedom of movement abroad is guaranteed by Article 27 of the Russian Constitution.
Points of divergence
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reportedly proposed allowing travel to 'unfriendly' countries only in groups of at least ten people, with supervision and approved routes, for the safety of Russian citizens. — tvrain
- An anonymous source close to the presidential administration confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is developing a draft law on exit visas, stating that individuals must obtain state permission before traveling abroad. — tg_tvrain
Coverage (7 sources)
- Zakharova calls messages about developing outbound visas for Russians 'absurd' — Ведомости
- Russian Foreign Ministry Called Information on Draft Law for Exit Visas 'Absurd' — Дождь
- Zakharova Calls Rumors About Russian Exit Visas 'Stupid' — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- "Akhineya": Zaharova on reports of a law on exit visas for Russians — Вести
- Foreign Ministry rejects information about preparation of outbound visas in Russia — Коммерсантъ
- Zakharova Calls Rumors About Exit Visa Law for Russians 'A Hiney' — Вечерняя Москва
- Russian Foreign Ministry begins drafting legislation on exit visas — 'We can explain' — Дождь (Telegram)