❗️The EU is preparing tougher visa restrictions for Russian tourists as it seeks to strengthen defenses against hybrid attacks, Politico reports.

❗️The EU is preparing tougher visa restrictions for Russian tourists as it seeks to strengthen defenses against hybrid attacks, Politico reports. European Commission officials are finalizing plans, with proposals expected in the new year. Around 478,000 Schengen tourist visas were issued to Russian citizens last year, many allowing multiple entries, amid heightened concerns over Moscow-sponsored sabotage, arson and other hybrid operations.