Finland: EU curb on Russian visas 'goes in the right direction'
- Europe
- Reuters
- Published Date: 06:01 | 31 August 2022
- Modified Date: 06:01 | 31 August 2022
The European Union's move to restrict travel visas for Russians due to Moscow's war in Ukraine is a step "in the right direction" if implemented by member states, Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Wednesday.
Earlier, EU foreign ministers agreed to fully suspend a visa facilitation agreement with Russia, making it harder and more costly for Russian citizens to enter the EU, the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borell said.
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