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Foreign ministers argue about visa ban for Russians

Three countries for, Germany against: An emotionally charged debate is emerging at the informal Gymnich meeting in Prague. At its core is the question of collective guilt – but there are also signs of a possible compromise: the suspension of the visa agreement with Russia.
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Eric Bonse
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The summer break of the EU foreign ministers ends as it began: with a tug-of-war over Ukraine policy. The ongoing dispute over arms deliveries and sanctions has now been joined by a conflict over entry restrictions for Russian citizens. The emotionally charged debate is likely to dominate the informal Gymnich meeting in Prague on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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