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Johan Forssell at the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg on 4 June 2026.

Video. 11 European countries call for crackdown on Russian tourist visas

Updated: 04/06/2026 - 16:36 GMT+2

Eleven European countries are pressing for tougher visa restrictions on Russian tourists, arguing that holiday travel while the war in Ukraine continues undermines EU solidarity, weakens pressure on Moscow and creates potential security risks.

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