EU discusses full tourist visa ban for Russians

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is actively urging member states to close borders. The initiative aims to destabilize Russian society ahead of the State Duma elections. The timeline for the ban and the possibility of consensus remain unknown. Earlier, the European Commission proposed banning entry for all participants of the special military operation. Italy and France fear this could lead to a total ban for all Russians. Slovakia and Bulgaria's new Prime Minister Rumen Radev have already opposed strict restrictions.