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European Union to curb Russian diplomats' travel, FT says
New draft EU rules require Russian diplomats to notify host countries before traveling within the bloc amid rising concerns of espionage and sabotage linked to Moscow-backed operatives.
- On Oct. 7, European Union governments agreed to limit the movement of Russian diplomats across the 25 EU Schengen member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
- The Czech Republic proposed the travel curbs as part of a new package of EU sanctions, with Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, and Romania joining Prague's appeal to Josep Borrell by June 2024.
- Draft rules would require notification or permits for movement, as European intelligence agencies say Moscow-backed operatives use diplomatic cover for espionage and sabotage.
- Unanimous adoption is required and Hungary withdrew its veto, yet Austria seeks to lift sanctions on assets linked to Oleg Deripaska, risking delay to approval.
- A surge in hybrid operations has prompted the clampdown, including Russia intercepting 251 drones and RIA reporting 184 destroyed, while further talks are scheduled for Oct. 8.
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Sanctions: According to European security services, Russian diplomats often operate outside their host country to hinder counterintelligence, writes…
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The governments of the European Union countries have agreed to impose restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats within the EU, the Financial Times (FT) reported.
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EU Moves to Restrict Travel of Russian Diplomats Amid Espionage Fears – FT
European Union member states have agreed to restrict the movements of Russian diplomats traveling within the bloc amid growing concerns over suspected Russian espionage and sabotage operations, the Financial Times reported Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the matter.
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