There's a Fire on the Internet because of the Ban on Multiple Schengens for Russians, some People Think They Should, Others Doubt It, We've Chosen the Main Lines, and We're Also Asking You to Speak Out. (Yes, Tell Us What You think.)

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In 2024, Russian citizens received almost 542,000 Schengen visas, of which nearly 224,000 (41%) were multiple; now Russians will not be able to receive so-called multivises to the European Union; on 7 November, the European Commission imposed a ban on their extradition; this decision, which was explained by security concerns, has led to criticism by many Russians. They believe that a multivise ban would not make Europe safer, but would complicat…

TVR MOLDOVA

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The EU approved last week the opening of the Schengen visas rules with multiple entry for Russian passport holders resident in Russia. According to the European Commission's decision, Russian citizens will no longer be able to receive multiple visas, which means they will have to request a new visa every time they intend to travel to the EU.

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The widow of the opponent Alexey Navalny strove against the decision to no longer give multiple entry visas to Russian nationals. She considers the measure counterproductive. Brussels invokes security reasons