The European Commission announced on June 9 that a visa ban targeting current and former Russian soldiers should be part of the EU's next sanctions package, sparking a debate on social media about why the measure targets only military personnel. The Kyiv Independent explains why the proposal is limited to Russian combatants and whether more sweeping restrictions could follow. Nordic and Baltic countries proposed already in February and March that the EU should ban entry for ex-Russian soldiers

The European Commission has proposed an addition to the European Union's upcoming 21st sanctions package against Russia, namely an entry ban on all individuals who have fought on…

The EU foreign ministers will discuss the draft package on June 15