Live: EU tightens travel rules for Russians, falls short of visa ban
European Union foreign ministers agreed on Wednesday to fully suspend a visa facilitation agreement with Russia, making it harder for Russian citizens to enter the EU but falling short of an outright visa ban. The move comes as a team of IAEA nuclear inspectors arrived in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia ahead of a long-anticipated visit to a nearby Russian-held nuclear power plant. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
European Union foreign ministers agreed on Wednesday to fully suspend a visa facilitation agreement with Russia, making it harder for Russian citizens to enter the EU but falling short of an outright visa ban. The move comes as a team of IAEA nuclear inspectors arrived in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia ahead of a long-anticipated visit to a nearby Russian-held nuclear power plant. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
