POLITICSJun 4 · 21:30 UTCKYIV POSTNina Savić

Sweden Leads EU Push to Curb Tourist Visas for Russians

Sweden is leading an EU effort to restrict tourist visas for Russian citizens following reports of nearly 500,000 Russians entering Europe last year. EU ministers aim to prevent 'shopping weekends' and 'luxurious trips' amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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