Press Secretary to the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov weighed in on reports that Schengen visa issuances to Russian citizens could be halted. He acknowledged that the European Union might respond with actions in the current climate, and he did not rule out the possibility of measures that would restrict movement for Russians traveling to the Schengen area. In his words, such a scenario cannot be completely dismissed, and it would carry significant consequences, potentially prompting Moscow to consider reciprocal steps. The statement reflects a broader pattern in which geopolitical tensions spill over into everyday travel rights, affecting families, students, and business people who rely on smooth visa access for study, work, and travel.
