A complete ban on Schengen visas for Russian tourists is unlikely soon, as France, Italy, Spain, and Greece oppose it due to economic and political reasons. Instead, the EU is tightening procedures, with major decisions possibly in Fall 2026.
Russian tourists visited Mongolia 1.6 times more frequently in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, with a 62% increase in tourist flow. Russia and Mongolia are collaborating on improving tourism infrastructure and developing cross-border routes, including discussions about a direct flight between Moscow and Ulaanbaatar.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya stated that an objective investigation into a Romania incident requires the handover of drone debris to Russia, emphasizing the need for a depoliticized probe involving the Russian side. He also suggested the drone incident was linked to Zelensky's appeal to Trump for missile systems.
A representative from the Antalya municipality stated that increased accidents involving Russian tourists in Turkey are primarily due to unfamiliarity with local traffic rules, driver inattention, and errors in operating rental vehicles. The official emphasized that road conditions are rarely the cause, but rather violations of traffic laws and underestimation of traffic intensity in resort areas.
Russian tourists are canceling tours to Crimea due to a fuel shortage on the peninsula, leading to long queues at gas stations. Approximately 10% of bookings have been canceled along the west coast and 5% on the south coast.
