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EU prepares Schengen zone entry bans for Russians involved in Ukraine war
The European Union is preparing a legislative framework to impose movement restrictions on Russian citizens.
On June 19, interior ministers from several European countries met in Estonia, reaching a preliminary decision to ban Russians who have fought in Ukraine from entering the Schengen Zone.
Estonia's Minister of the Interior, Igor Taro, stated that Europe needs to establish a firm stance regarding Russians who have fought in Ukraine. He reminded that hundreds of thousands of Russian …
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EU will consider implementing visa free regime with Ukraine in the spring
The EU Foreign Ministers will consider opening a visa-free regime for Ukrainians in March or June. Olena Zerkal, the Ukrainian Minister for the European Foreign Affairs Council told TV Channel 5, that the process will depend on how quickly the necessary reforms can be implemented.
"It depends on how quickly we will be able to convince the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council that we have fulfilled all the requirements and are continuing to improve legislation,” she said.
Ukraine has …