EU considers visa restrictions for Russian civilians

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A blanket ban could make it harder for Russians opposed to the Kremlin to seek refuge in EU countries and risks splitting families whose residence is divided between the EU and Russia (Photo: AP)

4 min read . Updated: 30 Aug 2022, 06:19 PM IST Laurence Norman, The Wall Street Journal

European capitals differ sharply over whether Russian tourists and civilians should be banned from entering the bloc