AFP: The Czech Republic initiates a discussion in the EU on the ban on the issuance of Schengen visas to Russians

“A complete ban on the issuance of Russian visas by all EU member states,” TASS quoted him as saying.

According to the Czech minister, this step could become another sanction against Russia.

Earlier, the European Commission said that discussions on the issue of tourist visas for Russians are taking place at the EU level.

On August 11, Russian Permanent Representative to the EU Vladimir Chizhov spoke about the discussions around the idea of ​​banning the issuance of Schengen visas to Russians.