Proposal scope outlined: broader restrictions beyond tourist visas
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Helsinki is also seeking bans on Schengen visas for Putin's inner circle, Russian athletes linked to the state, and enforcement of an agreed entry ban on current and former Russian combatants who participated in the war. The proposal would not automatically prohibit humanitarian, family, or political asylum entries.
“As long as Russia continues its invasion, Russian citizens should not be issued tourist visas.”
Elina Valtonen, Finnish Foreign Minister · mastodon ↗
Elina Valtonen Finnish Foreign Minister
Petteri Orpo Finnish Prime Minister
Margus Tsahkna Estonian Foreign Minister
European Commission EU executive body
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KYIV POST: ‘Not Right’: Finland Seeks EU Ban on Russian Tourist Visas https://www. kyivpost.com/post/86901 Finland is urging the EU to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens until Moscow ends its war against Ukraine. Helsinki is also seeking restrictions targeting Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, Russian athletes linked to the state, and any…
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Well, then I propose you visit all the other options, spend your money there and the EU does whatever it deems necessary. If the EU manages to slow down new entries on this list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_sabotage_operations_in_Europe then I guess everyone is happy, right?
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Finland calls for banning Russian tourists from entering Europe " According to the Finnish Foreign Ministry, Schengen Area countries issued nearly 500,000 tourist visas to Russians in 2025. Their number has increased in recent years. " https:// newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/finlan d-calls-for-banning-russian-tourists-1791878081.html # WarOfAggression #…
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Finland is urging the EU to ban tourist visas for Russians until Moscow ends its war against Ukraine, as European officials weigh tougher restrictions amid growing concerns over Russian hybrid threats and sabotage. Nearly 500,000 tourist visas were issued to Russians by Schengen countries in 2025. https:// euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/13…
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https://www. europesays.com/3308789/ ‘Not Right’: Finland Seeks EU Ban on Russian Tourist Visas # finland # Suomi # uutiset
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