Ylva Johansson expressed concern over the EU's visa policy that permitted almost 450,000 Russians entry last year, suggesting revisions might be necessary to enhance security.
Despite a significant decline in issued visas since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Johansson noted the ongoing issuance of hundreds of thousands of visas to Russians poses a potential security threat.
Johansson stated, "This is not the time to be soft on security, potentially undermining the security of the entire Schengen area," highlighting her urgency in addressing the issue.
The EU's visa-facilitation deal with Moscow was frozen, resulting in an 89% drop in visa issuance compared to 2019, but travel from Russia remains substantial.
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