The European Commission believes that EU member states should make decisions on issuing visas to Russian citizens on an individual basis for each individual application, taking into account " This was stated by the official representative of the European Commission for internal affairs, migration and security Anita Hipper during a briefing.

She clarified a previous statement by European Union diplomat Josep Borrell about the need to "

" It's within their purview. They must evaluate each visa application according to the motivation, taking into account political aspects, internal security and international relations,"

The representative of the EC noted that European countries should comply with international obligations and take into account also humanitarian reasons when considering visa requests. In addition, they should provide visas to journalists and dissidents..

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In turn, the deputy head of the service of official representatives of the EC, Dana Spinant, added that Borrell was referring to " According to her, it is they who fall under such "

She recalled that an informal discussion will be held in Prague on August 30-31 with the participation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the EU member states and the EU High Representative, at which they plan to consider the issue of visa policy for citizens of the Russian Federation.. "

Earlier it was reported that if the European Union does not agree to ban the issuance of visas to Russian citizens, Lithuania will promote such restrictions at the regional level..