The United States does not support a visa ban for Russian citizens.
This was stated by the representative of the State Department, reports CNN. The US does not want to close the safe haven and security of Russian dissidents.
The US does not want to close safe haven and security for Russian dissidents or others vulnerable to human rights abuses. We have also made it clear that it is important to draw a line between the actions of the Russian government and its policies in Ukraine and the people of Russia, he said.
The speaker added that the US is “working with members of the Alliance and partners to impose punishment, in particular, visa restrictions for Kremlin officials and their people.”
Since February 24, 2022, the United States has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on nearly 5,000 people in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the State Department said.
Earlier, such thoughts were voiced by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. According to the chancellor, the EU has already decided on personal sanctions against people from decision-making centers in Moscow, so the German chancellor does not support the idea of a total ban on the entry of Russians into the EU, in particular, for tourism purposes.
Source: Racurs
