The author of the publication recalled the statements of some European leaders that Soviet citizens did not have freedom of movement.

The article says that the same people are currently taking away such a right from Russian citizens for political reasons.

In addition, the material indicates that European countries themselves will suffer from the abolition of the simplified issuance of visas to Russian citizens.

“The EU is left with nothing but hypocrisy, ranting about freedom of movement,” the article concluded.

Earlier, the head of diplomacy of the European Union, Josep Borrell, said that the foreign ministers of 27 EU countries decided to freeze the visa facilitation agreement with Russia.