Putin came up with an asymmetric response to the EU decision to tighten the rules for issuing visas to Russians.

During a meeting of the Presidium of the State Council on Tourism Development in Vladivostok, he said that he would instruct the Foreign Ministry to work out the abolition of visas for foreign tourists, not based on reciprocity.

" I know that the general principle of the Foreign Ministry is the principle of reciprocity. Here, when it comes to ensuring our interests, we need to use principles when it is to our advantage..

You have to be more deadly,"

This probably means the intention to cancel visas for European tourists and the desire to play along with the opponents of sanctions against the Russian Federation in Europe.

Recall that in accordance with today's decision of the European Commission, Russians will no longer be able to obtain visas under a simplified procedure.. The visa fee will increase from 35 to 80 euros, and the processing time will be up to six months. The number of long-term and multiple-entry visas will be significantly reduced, they may cease to be issued altogether.