EU Ministers to Discuss Entry Ban for Russian Soldiers, Lithuania Says

EU Ministers to Discuss Entry Ban for Russian Soldiers, Lithuania Says

Lithuania’s foreign minister said EU diplomats will discuss banning Russian soldiers involved in the war against Ukraine from entering the bloc during a meeting in Brussels.

Eight EU countries call for Schengen entry ban for Russian military personnel

The leaders of Germany, Poland, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland and Sweden are urging the European Union to take action against the entry into the Schengen area of Russian citizens who took part in the war against Ukraine. The relevant letter, addressed to European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, was obtained by DW on Friday, March 13. Former and current Russian combatants pose…