The Kremlin said on Thursday that a European Union decision to scrap a simplified visa regime for Russian tourists was “ridiculous” and bad news for Russian citizens.
In a conference call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was studying options for how to respond.
EU foreign ministers agreed on Wednesday to scrap a deal that allows Russians to apply for visas to the 26-member Schengen Zone in a streamlined process because of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine.
“This is bad for Russians, because it will take longer and be more difficult to get a visa,” Peskov said on Thursday. “This is another ridiculous decision in an ongoing series of absurdities.” — Reuters
