EU may soften proposed entry ban on former combatants in Russia's war against Ukraine – Euronews

The European Union is considering a scaled-back version of its proposal to ban the issuing of visas to people who fought for Russia in Ukraine as part of the EU's 21st package of sanctions against Russia.

Source: European Pravda, citing Euronews

Details: In the proposal currently under discussion, the ban would apply only to short-stay visas and only to individuals who directly participated in combat operations in Ukraine.

The measure will form part of the EU's 21st package of sanctions imposed in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

EU may soften proposed entry ban on former combatants in Russia's war against Ukraine – Euronews

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