EU to discuss Russian visa issue at upcoming foreign ministers' meeting in Prague

This was announced by the spokeswoman of the European Commission, Anita Gipper, reports "European Truth".

According to the message, on August 31, the ministers of foreign affairs of the European Union will discuss visa restrictions for Russians against the background of the war in Ukraine.

"I would like to remind you that on August 31 we will have an official meeting of EU foreign ministers in Prague. Discussions there will also touch on the issue of visas for Russians traveling to the EU," said Gipper.

Hipper noted that in the context of the visa issue, the European Commission is promoting a coordinated response at the EU level.

"Discussions are currently taking place at the EU level and between member states to ensure a coordinated approach... Based on the latest information we received from member states, visa activity has not been completely stopped, in particular, humanitarian cases are being processed," the spokeswoman said.

As "European Truth" writes, the spokeswoman of the European Commission emphasized that the European Commissioner for Internal Affairs Ylva Johansson will visit Latvia and Finland in the first week of September for further discussions on this topic.