Estonia is lobbying for a ban on about 650,000 former Russian soldiers, with support from Poland and Sweden. The measures target a visa system that issued approximately 478,000 tourist permits to Russians last year, many of which allowed repeated entry. The Commission intends to present formal proposals in January 2027 and may also introduce tighter controls on Russian diplomats.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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EU Prepares Russian Visa Bans to Block Sabotage Attacks
Geopolitics10 days ago
The European Commission is drafting new limits on Schengen tourist visas for Russian nationals and entry bans for former military personnel to curb hybrid warfare and covert operations. European Union ministers will discuss the security proposals on Monday to resolve inconsistent visa policies across member states that leave the region vulnerable to exploitation.
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