EU foreign ministers agree to suspend simplified visa regime with Russia – Borrell

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Joseph Borrell, said on Wednesday that the EU foreign ministers had reached a political agreement to suspend the simplified visa regime with Russia amid the war against Ukraine.

“We have seen a substantial increase of border crossings from Russia into neighbouring states. This is becoming a security risk.

“We therefore agree today with EU Foreign Ministers on Full Suspension of the EU-Russia visa facilitation agreement”, Borrell said. 

Russia invaded Ukraine in February of this year.