Exclusive: Finland pushes to all but eliminate Russian travel in EU — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-finland-pushes-to-all-but-eliminate-russian-travel-in-euContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Finland Proposes EU-Wide Ban on Russian Tourist Visashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-finland-pushes-to-all-but-eliminate-russian-travel-in-euhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-finland-pushes-to-all-but-eliminate-russian-travel-in-eu#u136932Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:55:28 +0000Finland is urging the European Union to implement a complete ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens to deepen the Kremlin's isolation. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen are leading the push, arguing that continued aggression must result in further restrictions. Estonia has confirmed its support for the proposal. While some member states like France and Italy continue to issue these visas, the EU is considering alternative restrictions, such as limiting Schengen visas to specific territories or a single country to prevent hybrid attacks.Why it matte