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EU Bans Multi-Entry Visas for Russians Amid Tensions

11/14/2025

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The European Union banned multi-entry visas for Russian citizens, triggering anger among Russian opposition figures.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas justified decision, citing Russian drone incursions and sabotage attacks.
Opposition politician Ilya Yashin criticized punishing Russian citizens for their government's actions.
Exiled journalist Sergey Parkhomenko described the ban as ineffective.
Andriy Yermak, a Ukrainian official, supported stricter admission rules for Russians to uphold safety in democracies.

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The European Union banned multi-entry visas for Russian citizens, triggering anger among Russian opposition figures.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas justified decision, citing Russian drone incursions and sabotage attacks.
Opposition politician Ilya Yashin criticized punishing Russian citizens for their government's actions.
Exiled journalist Sergey Parkhomenko described the ban as ineffective.
Andriy Yermak, a Ukrainian official, supported stricter admission rules for Russians to uphold safety in democracies.