EU Restricts Visas for Russian Nationals Over Ukraine War

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00:00The Commission has adopted stricter rules on visas for Russian nationals.

00:04This is in view of the increased security risks stemming from Russia's unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine,

00:12including the weaponization of migration, acts of sabotage, and the potential misuse of visas.

00:18From now on, Russian nationals will no longer receive multiple entry visas.

00:23This means Russian nationals will have to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU,

00:30allowing for a close and frequent scrutiny of the applicants to mitigate any potential security risks.