EU to ban former Russian combatants from entry

The European Union is preparing a proposal to ban former Russian combatants from entering the bloc, with a target date of June for the measure to be presented. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas announced the plan, which aims to restrict the movement of individuals who have participated in Russia's war against Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha publicly endorsed the move, stating that participation in the war should result in a ban on entry to Europe. The proposal represents a significant tightening of EU immigration policy in response to the ongoing conflict.