US bars five Europeans over alleged efforts to ‘censor American viewpoints’

The United States has imposed visa bans on five Europeans, including a former European Union commissioner, accusing them of pressuring tech firms to censor and suppress “American viewpoints they oppose”.

US pauses visas for all Afghan passport holders, halts asylum requests

The US State Department has announced it is “immediately” pausing issuing visas for individuals traveling on Afghan passports to protect “public safety”, as President Donald Trump administration’s immigration crackdown intensifies in the wake of a deadly attack on two National Guard members.

US to revoke Colombian President Petro’s visa over actions in New York City

The United States Department of State has said it will revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, citing his “reckless and incendiary actions”.

Russia denies US consular visit to jailed WSJ journalist

Moscow said Thursday it had denied an upcoming consular visit to detained US journalist Evan Gershkovich in retaliation for Washington not issuing visas to several Russian journalists.

EU Interferes In Russian Affairs By Separating Citizens Into Visa Categories - Moscow

The decision of the European Union to categorize Russian citizens as "useful" and "useless," and label some as "unsafe" while issuing visas is an overt interference in Russia's foreign affairs, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

Russia cancels visa-free travel for Japanese to disputed islands - China.org.cn

Russia has terminated an agreement with Tokyo on facilitating visits by Japanese citizens to the four disputed Pacific islands, a government order showed on Monday.

EU's Hihg Commissioner, Ukraine’s Kuleba urges EU to ban Russian tourists

Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the European Union to ban Russian tourists, describing the measure as appropriate since a majority of Russians supported the country’s “genocidal war of aggression” against Kyiv.

Full Visa Ban for Russians Unlikely, is not the war of the Russian people – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

A full visa ban for all Russians, in response to Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine, is unlikely to receive unanimous support in the EU, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said on Sunday.

US actions to raise costs on Russia for aggression in Ukraine: Biden

US President Joe Biden told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday that Washington undertook actions “to raise the costs on Russia for its aggression in Ukraine,” according to the White House.

Algeria recalls ambassador to France amid mounting diplomatic tensions • FRANCE 24

 

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Anger as France slashes visas for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia - BBC News

Algeria and Morocco have reacted with anger to France's decision to slash the number of visas for their citizens.

US Announces New Visa Restriction Policy 'Khashoggi Ban' After Publication of ODNI Report - Sputnik International

The United States will prevent the entry of foreigners who engage in "serious counter-dissident activities" into the country under the newly-announced "Khashoggi ban", US State Secretary Antony Blinken stated on Friday.

Turkey wants visa liberalization and updates to migrant deal as EU summit looms — RT World News

 Ankara expects EU leaders to make progress on a range of issues, including the 2016 migrant deal, which could help solve the migrant crisis in the region, at an upcoming summit, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.

Pyongyang refuse l’accès sur son site nucléaire aux journalistes sud-coréens

Contrairement aux promesses faites lors du sommet historique intercoréen du 27 avril, Pyongyang a refusé l’accès à son territoire aux journalistes sud-coréens qui devaient couvrir la fermeture du polygone nucléaire en Corée du Nord.

EU approves visa-free travel for Ukrainians. Ukraine was gradually "becoming part of a common European civilization"

The European Union approved visa-free travel for Ukrainians Thursday, fulfilling a key promise to cement ties with Kiev as it remains embroiled in a deadly conflict with pro-Russian insurgents.

EU court rules against obligation to issue humanitarian visas

European Union member states do not have to issue entry visas to people at risk of torture or inhuman treatment, the EU's top court ruled has ruled, cutting off a possible channel for refugees.

Vienne propose à Bruxelles d'envoyer les réfugiés en Géorgie

Le chef de la diplomatie autrichienne a proposé d'implanter des centres d'accueil des réfugiés en dehors de l'UE, par exemple en Géorgie ou dans les Balkans occidentaux.

EU cannot afford to lose Turkey: Deputy PM Kurtulmus

The European Union cannot afford to lose Turkey, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said in London on Sunday.

Ukraine expects 'positive' decision on EU visa exemption

Parliament Chairman Andriy Parubiy said Ukraine expects a "positive" decision from the European Parliament regarding visa exemptions.

EU members agree negotiating position on visa-free for Ukrainians

The European Union members states on Thursday agreed a negotiating position on visa liberalization for Ukrainians, said an EU press release.