Russian Visa Restrictions in Europe Would 'Force' Retaliation: Kremlin
NewsweekMAR 25 2022
This is good, but not enough. The EU must immediately ramp up the socio-political cost of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. A total visa ban would send a clear signal to Moscow that it is not okay for Russians to travel for leisure and shopping as if no war were raging in Ukraine.
Brussels has once again shot itself in the foot. Restricting the movement of all Russian citizens in Europe is unfair and is a move that will not stand without far-reaching consequences. The EU can expect Russian countermeasures.