EU Proposes Visa Ban for Russian War Veterans in New Sanctions Package
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AFP
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Summary
The European Union has proposed a new round of sanctions against Russia, including a visa ban on any Russian who has fought in the war against Ukraine, as announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The article also highlights The Moscow Times' own struggles with Russian authorities, who have designated the outlet as an "undesirable" organization and a "foreign agent," attempting to silence independent journalism in Russia.
Key quotes
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Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an 'undesirable' organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution.
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia.
The authorities claim our work 'discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership.' We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
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