Russia restricts visas to “unfriendly” countries, Germany, France expel Russian diplomats

The move in response to the sanctions against Russia involved Ukraine problem.

Accordingly, the decree will suspend Russia’s simplified visa regime for a number of European Union (EU) member states as well as Norway, Switzerland, Denmark and Ireland.

The decree also requires the Russian Foreign Ministry and other agencies to decide whether to impose entry restrictions on foreign nationals, stateless persons who commit unfriendly actions against Russia or its citizens. , legal entity of Russia.

In a related development, TASS news agency quoted Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on the same day as saying that Russia plans to lift the ban on flights to and from 52 countries after April 9. Accordingly, Russia will resume flights to and from Argentina, South Africa and other friendly countries (who do not impose economic sanctions on Russia).

Germany, France expel Russian diplomats

Yesterday, France and Germany expelled dozens of Russian diplomats, following reports related to Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine.

The German foreign minister declared 40 Russian diplomats “unwelcome” and had to leave Germany within five days.

Following Germany, France announced that it would expel 35 Russian diplomats.

On the Russian side, it said that the decision of Germany and France was “unfriendly” and would worsen bilateral relations. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it would respond to these countries’ decisions.

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