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4 nations bordering Russia to restrict Russian touristsA women shop for souvenirs in Budva, the main summer tourist destination Montenegro May 24, 2022.Stevo Vasiljevic | ReutersFour European countries that border Russia will take regional steps this month to limit people from Russia from entering Europe’s visa-free zone by land because they “are increasingly concerned about the substantial and growing influx of Russian citizens.””We believe that this is becoming a serious threat to our public security and to the overall shared Schengen area,” Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said. “There are people coming with the aim of undermining the security of our countries.”Poland and the three Baltic countries — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — have agreed on a common regional approach with the “political will and firm intention to introduce national temporary measures for Russian citizens holding EU visas.”Such measures should take effect in each of the four countries by Sept. 19.— Associated PressFive vessels set to depart Ukraine carrying 83,241 metric tons of agricultural productsAn aerial view of “Glory” named empty grain ship as Representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Turkiye and the United Nations (UN) of the Joint Coordination Center (JCC) conduct inspection on vessel in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 09,…
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