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EU explores visa restrictions for Russian tourists amid Ukrainian commemorations

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Posted Jun 4, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-04-1230
EU explores visa restrictions for Russian tourists amid Ukrainian commemorations

The European Union is investigating possibilities for implementing visa restrictions on Russian tourists, Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell announced. Ukraine observed a national day of remembrance for children killed by Russian aggression and paid tribute to fallen servi

The European Union is investigating possibilities for implementing visa restrictions on Russian tourists, Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell announced ahead of an EU interior and justice ministers' meeting. Forssell indicated the bloc is actively seeking new avenues to introduce such measures. Meanwhile, Ukraine observed a national day of remembrance for children who have died as a result of Russian aggression, with commemorations taking place in the Kyiv region. Further tributes were paid to fallen servicemen, including Andriy Melnyk in the Cherkasy region and Valeriy Stepanov in the Odesa region, where memorial plaques were unveiled. A family in Kyiv also shared their account of surviving a shelling incident.

Sources: Суспільне Новини

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