Five EU Nations Block Russian Tourist Visa Ban Proposal
Five countries block EU proposal to ban tourist visas for Russians, and it’s quite the story. It seems the European Union, or at least a good chunk of it, was considering slapping a ban on tourist visas for Russians. The aim, I suppose, was to put some pressure on the Kremlin, or maybe just to send a clear message. But, as often happens in the complex world of international relations, not everyone was on board.
Italy, Spain, France, and Hungary were the first to raise their hands and say “not so fast.” They joined Greece in opposing the restrictions. Now, I can’t help but wonder what drove these countries to take this stance.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood