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The European Union on Friday announced that Russian nationals will no longer be granted multi-entry visas, citing rising security concerns nearly four years into the war in Ukraine.

“Starting a war and expecting to move freely in Europe is hard to justify," EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said on X. She added that the EU was tightening visa rules for Russians amid ongoing drone incidents and sabotage on European soil.

Under the new regulations, Russian travellers will now need to apply for a fresh visa every time they plan to enter the EU. Brussels said the measure would allow authorities to closely scrutinise applications and reduce potential security risks. Exceptions will be made in “justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defende

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