< p _ngcontent-sc89="" class="news-annotation">While the countries of Europe are trying by all means to block the entry of Russians, there were those who are not going to do this. Of course, they are talking about Hungary.
Russian propagandists from happiness immediately spread this news. Such a statement was issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the country, Peter Szijjarto, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, channel 24 reports.
Visas will not be canceled
< p>According to the Hungarian minister, the country will continue issuing visas to citizens of the aggressor country.
Szijjártó convinces that there is a clear methodology for issuing visas to tourists from countries with which there is no visa facilitation agreement.
This is a more complicated and longer procedure than when there is such an agreement. But if it is not there, it does not mean that we do not issue visas. Of course, we will continue issuing visas in accordance with the procedure,” he said.
We are talking about Schengen visas, in particular, multiple entries. No decision was made to stop issuing Schengen visas.
Also, Hungary will not agree to the imposition of EU sanctions against Russia in the energy and nuclear fields.
EU wants to cancel visa facilitation for Russians
- The European Commission supported the suspension of visa facilitation for all Russians. Some countries, in particular Poland and the Baltic states, have restricted the entry of Russian citizens into their territory.
- Since September 19, Russians cannot enter Latvia on Schengen visas. According to Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevich, residents of the aggressor country are not welcome there.
