Immigration Policy

EU’s Visa Crackdown on Russians Masks Deeper Security Failures and Risks to America

By National Security Desk | November 7, 2025

The EU’s tightening of visa rules on Russians reveals an unsettling response to Moscow’s aggression and sabotage, exposing gaps that threaten Western security and underscore the urgent need for America-first border defenses.

In a move cloaked as a necessary security measure, the European Union has imposed stricter visa restrictions on Russian citizens traveling within the Schengen area. While framed as a precaution against Moscow's ongoing aggression in Ukraine and alleged sabotage acts, this policy instead highlights a deeper problem: Europe grappling with its own porous borders and intelligence blind spots that ultimately affect American interests. Is Europe's Visa Policy Enough—or Just Window Dressing? By eliminating multiple-entry visas for Russians, the EU demands fresh applications for every trip. This step ostensibly aims to tighten scrutiny, but is it truly effective against sophisticated threats?...

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