EU Considers Visa Restrictions for Russians After Leipzig Sabotage
EU ambassadors are set to weigh tighter visa and diplomatic limits, as Germany seeks broader sanctions after the Leipzig/Halle Airport sabotage probe.
- The European Union ambassadors will discuss potential restrictions against Russia in the coming weeks following the sabotage incident at Leipzig and Halle Airport, according to Bloomberg.
- Germany accused Moscow of orchestrating the sabotage after investigators discovered explosive-laden drones near a Ukrainian cargo plane and the airport.
- Proposed measures include tightening tourist visa issuance, reducing Schengen visas, restricting Russian diplomats' movement within The European Union, and imposing new sanctions against the shadow fleet.
- The German Foreign Ministry ordered the closure of the "Russian House" in Berlin and the Russian consulate in Bonn in response to the sabotage.
- Polish Foreign Minister RadosBaw Sikorski proposed reducing Russian diplomats by approximately 40 percent, while French Foreign Minister Jean-Nol Barro indicated Paris is prepared to support additional measures.
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Germany calls on EU to restrict tourist visas for Russians after sabotageBerlin links suspected attack on Leipzig airport to Russian intelligence. Germany demands tighter visa restrictions for Russians.
The granting of tourist visas to Russians could be further complicated, but a complete ban on entry is politically unrealistic.
EU considers visa restrictions for Russians after Leipzig sabotage
The European Union is preparing to discuss new restrictions against Russia after Germany accused Moscow of orchestrating a drone attack at the Leipzig/Halle Airport. Possible measures include reducing the issuance of tourist visas to Russians, restricting the movement of Russian diplomats, and...
EU ambassadors will meet in the coming weeks to discuss limiting the issuance of tourist visas to Russians, as well as stricter travel rules for Russian diplomats, Bloomberg reports, citing sources
EU ambassadors will meet in the coming weeks to discuss limiting the issuance of tourist visas to Russians, as well as stricter travel rules for Russian diplomats, Bloomberg reports, citing sources. At the meeting, the ambassadors will...
The European Union will strengthen its support for Ukraine and consider introducing new travel restrictions for Russians and sanctions against tank vessels carrying Russian oil. Among possible measures are the reduction of tourist visas, the restriction of the movement of Russian diplomats and the expansion of the list of "shadow fleets." Bloomberg reported this. EU ambassadors are expected to discuss possible proposals in the coming weeks. Thes…
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