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The EU will discuss new restrictive measures against Russia in the coming weeks

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The European Union will hold a series of meetings in the coming weeks to discuss new restrictive measures against Russia, including reducing the issuance of tourist visas to Russian citizens and tightening rules for the movement of Russian diplomats within the EU, as well as expanding sanctions against ships belonging to the so-called “shadow fleet” of Russia, Bloomberg reports, citing sources.

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The EU has previously imposed a series of sanctions against Russia in response to actions in Ukraine, including restrictions on financial transactions, technology exports and the movement of individuals.

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The European Union (EU) will hold a series of meetings in the coming weeks to discuss new restrictive measures against Russia. Bloomberg reports this, citing sources.

Possible solutions include further reducing the issuance of tourist visas to Russian citizens and tightening the rules for the movement of Russian diplomats within the EU.

In addition, European countries are considering expanding sanctions against ships that the European Union classifies as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” The specific parameters of the new restrictions have not yet been determined.

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The EU will introduce additional restrictions on the issuance of tourist visas to Russian citizens
Likely · Within weeks
The EU will expand the list of vessels subject to sanctions as part of the Russian shadow fleet
Likely · Within weeks

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Which EU countries will support tightening the visa regime?
Which specific vessels will be included in the expanded list of the shadow fleet?
When exactly will the meetings to discuss the new measures take place?