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EU Bans Multi-Entry Visas for Russian Citizens Amid Rising Tensions

Russia slams the EU’s visa crackdown as discriminatory—calling it a blow to tourism and diplomacy. Will tensions escalate further?

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EU Bans Multi-Entry Visas for Russian Citizens Amid Rising Tensions

The European Union has imposed a ban on issuing multi-entry visas to Russian citizens. This decision, made by unidentified EU officials, has drawn criticism from the Russian Foreign Ministry. Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has accused the EU of favouring illegal migrants and draft dodgers from Ukraine over Russian tourists.

Zakharova argues that the EU's action is discriminatory, claiming that it does not welcome solvent Russian tourists. The ban comes amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions between Russia and the EU. It remains unclear how this move will impact tourism and diplomatic relations between the two parties. The EU's decision was made without specifying a timeframe or conditions for the ban's lifting.

The EU's ban on multi-entry visas for Russian citizens has sparked controversy, with Russia accusing the EU of unfair treatment. The impact of this decision on tourism and diplomatic relations is yet to be seen, as the EU has not provided details on the duration or conditions for the ban.

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