Ukraine's foreign minister welcomes EU top diplomat’s plan to bar pro-Russian fighters

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has welcomed a statement by Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on the possible introduction of an entry ban for Russians involved in the war against Ukraine.

Source: Sybiha on Х (Twitter)

Details: Sybiha described Kallas's remarks about the EU's readiness to introduce entry restrictions for Russian fighters as a "strong signal".

Quote: "This is a timely and welcome step that will show every Russian that by signing a contract to fight a criminal war of aggression against Ukraine, they also sign an entry ban to Europe.

This is fair. You fight a war to harm Europe and European states – you don't get to travel there.

I urge all EU member states to back this critical measure."

Previously: In February, Sybiha called for a ban on entry to the EU for Russian citizens who had fought against Ukraine.

Background: Kallas presented the fourth pillar of the European Union's future security guarantees for Ukraine during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 21 April. The ministers have agreed to move forward with it.

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