https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/latvia-calls-for-visa-ban-on-russiansContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/latvia-calls-for-visa-ban-on-russianshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/latvia-calls-for-visa-ban-on-russians#u146779Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:21:24 +0000Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has urged the European Union to completely halt tourist visas for Russian citizens to counter potential hybrid threats and security incidents. The push for sweeping visa restrictions follows rising security concerns and border incidents linked to Moscow, including drone attacks. While the European Union works on multiple fronts to limit Russian entry, member states remain divided. Finland has also proposed banning tourist visas, and France has softened its stance, whereas countries like Ireland, Italy, and the Czech Republic hold more cautious or opposing