Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has proposed, following the example of Estonia, to introduce a complete ban on entry to the European Union for Russian citizens who participated in Russian aggression against Ukraine.
"It is time to introduce a complete ban on entry to the EU for Russian citizens who participated in Russian aggression against Ukraine. Firstly, it is about the long-term national security of European states and the protection of their citizens from Russian bandits. Secondly, this will set the right price for the wrong choice: every Russian who signs a contract to invade Ukraine will know that he is also signing a lifetime ban on entering Europe," he said on X.
Sybiha noted Estonia’s leadership in introducing such a ban.
"Estonia has already shown leadership by implementing appropriate national solutions and proving that the mechanism works. Now it is time to extend this to the entire European Union, and I urge my EU colleagues to take this step seriously. This is about strengthening Europe’s security," the minister said.
