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\"Baltics,<\/p>\n

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include the joint statement issued by the ministers of the Baltic states, Nordic countries, and Poland.<\/em><\/p>\n

A coalition of European Union countries is pushing to bar Russian citizens who participated in the war against Ukraine from entering the Schengen Area, citing serious security concerns, \u2003Estonian broadcaster ERR reported on June 19.<\/p>\n

The call comes as Russia increased its hybrid operations targeting the European Union. EU security agencies have repeatedly warned of Russian-linked sabotage operations, including arson attacks, orchestrated<\/a> by Moscow as part of hybrid warfare<\/a> strategies.<\/p>\n

Interior ministers from the Baltic states, Nordic countries, and Poland met<\/a> in Tallinn on June 19, where they issued a joint statement confirming their intent to prevent entry into the visa-free Schengen zone for Russians who took part in the war<\/a> against Ukraine, ERR reported.<\/p>\n

“There are hundreds of thousands of Russian citizens who have fought against Ukraine<\/a>,” Estonian Interior Minister Igor Taro said following the meeting. “We must take a clear stance; these individuals cannot freely travel across Schengen.”<\/p>\n

“We will not issue them residence permits or visas,” he added. “This group, which has been killing and destroying, poses a very significant security threat to all of us.”<\/p>\n

The ministers emphasized that this restriction should remain in place even after active hostilities cease in Ukraine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Member States should take all necessary measures to ensure that individuals who are or have been contracted by the Russian armed forces or other armed groups acting on behalf of the regime are not allowed to undermine our security or move freely within the Schengen Area,” the joint statement read<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The high-level meeting also included European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, as well as representatives from the EU<\/a> border agency Frontex.<\/p>\n

The Schengen Area allows for visa-free travel across 29 European countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. While several EU member states have imposed national restrictions on Russian travelers, others continue processing applications, keeping access routes open.<\/p>\n

Latvia has been among the most vocal proponents of stricter visa policies for Russian nationals. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze urged<\/a> on May 25 all EU countries to suspend visa issuance to Russians, citing escalating security threats from Moscow.<\/p>\n

“Latvia calls on the EU countries to halt visa issuance for Russian citizens, citing security concerns,” Braze wrote on X. She noted that Schengen visa approvals for Russian nationals had surged by 25% in 2024 compared to 2023.<\/p>\n

Latvia imposed<\/a> entry restrictions in September 2022 as part of a coordinated effort with Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland. Czechia followed<\/a> suit in October 2022.<\/p>\n

Concerns over the abuse of Schengen visas and diplomatic privileges have intensified amid a wave of suspected Russian sabotage<\/a> and espionage on EU soil. Polish and Czech authorities have recently led<\/a> an effort to limit the movement of Russian diplomats within the bloc, targeting individuals allegedly working under diplomatic cover for Russian intelligence <\/a>services.<\/p>\n

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Latvia prohibits Russian, Belarusian citizens from purchasing real estate<\/div>\n
The bill \u2014 which carves out exceptions for EU and Latvian permanent residence holders, Belarusian refugees, and repatriates \u2014 establishes the new restrictions under the pretenses of protecting the country\u2019s national security.<\/div>\n
\"Baltics,The Kyiv Independent<\/span>Dmytro Basmat<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Baltics,<\/div>\n

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– https:\/\/kyivindependent.com\/tag\/ukraine\/rss\/<\/p>\n

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