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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that comprehensive sanctions should be applied across the European Union against Russian citizens involved in Russia’s military activities in Ukraine.

Citing the steps taken by Estonia as an example, Sybiha said: “Russian citizens who have participated in Russian aggression against Ukraine must be completely banned from entering the EU. First and foremost, this is about the long-term national security of European states and protecting their citizens from Russian thugs.”

Sybiha added: “Secondly, this will set the right price for wrong choices: every Russian who signs a contract to invade Ukraine must know that they are also signing a lifetime ban from entering Europe.”

Reiterating the call for a common stance across Europe, Minister Sybiha said: “Estonia has already shown leadership by implementing relevant national decisions and proving that the mechanism works. Now it is time to extend this across the entire European Union, and I call on my colleagues in the EU to take this step seriously. This is about strengthening Europe’s security.”