The European Union is preparing to tighten visa restrictions for Russian citizens, amid fears of sabotage and hybrid attacks. Poland, Sweden and Estonia are seeking stricter laws, while Estonia wants to ban the entry of nearly 650,000 former Russian soldiers on security grounds. Some EU countries are also seeking to impose restrictions on Russian diplomats. The European Commission is expected to present its proposals in January 2027. Source: Politico

The European Union is preparing to tighten visa restrictions for Russian citizens, amid fears of sabotage and hybrid attacks. Poland, Sweden and Estonia are seeking stricter laws, while Estonia wants to ban the entry of nearly 650,000 former Russian soldiers on security grounds. Some EU countries are also seeking to impose restrictions on Russian diplomats. The European Commission is expected to present its proposals in January 2027. Source: Politico

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