Are Russian soldiers sneaking into the EU on tourist visas? | DW News
One day fighting in Ukraine, the next taking selfies at the Eiffel Tower. That’s the scenario critics say European visa policy is making possible. A document leaked to DW reveals France increased Russian visa approvals last year, while eastern European countries cut them to near zero — exposing a deep split inside the EU over the Russian threat.
Chapters:
00:00 Visa fears on Europe’s eastern flank
00:49 Leaked data shows France, Italy and Spain issuing more visas to Russians
01:08 Visa numbers spark alarm
02:12 Push for a Schengen blacklist on Russian ex‑combatants
03:34 Why Southern Europe issues more visas
05:56 How Russian visa vetting works
06:58 Authorities cite rising sabotage cases and prosecutions linked to Russia
08:24 What could change next for EU visa rules
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