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EU may drop entry ban on Russian combatants from 21st sanctions package

Ukrainska Pravda

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July 6, 2026

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EU may drop entry ban on Russian combatants from 21st sanctions package

A proposed EU-wide entry ban on people who fought against Ukraine on Russia's side, included in the European Commission's draft 21st Russia sanctions package, may be replaced with non-binding recommendations because of opposition from France and Italy.

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Meduza.io

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· Jul 9, 2026

EU weighs scaled-back visa ban on former Russian military personnel, with Italy and France opposing stricter restrictions

EU member states are negotiating a scaled-back visa ban on Russian military personnel after Italy and France objected to the original proposal, Euronews reports. Under the revised measure, restrictions would apply only to short-term visas and only to those who took direct part in the war in Ukraine.

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

EU Extends Temporary Protection for Ukrainians, Excludes Draft-Age Men

The EU has announced an extension of its temporary protection mechanism for Ukrainians fleeing the war until March 2028. EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner confirmed the decision on Friday, noting that newly arriving Ukrainian men of military age will be excluded from the extended scheme. Brunner stated that the exclusion was implemented at the direct request of the Ukrainian government.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

EU Narrows Russia Combatant Visa Ban as France and Italy Force Concessions

France and Italy forced the EU to narrow its Russian combatant visa ban to short-stay visas only. Brussels targets mid-July adoption of the 21st sanctions package to protect the oil price cap.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 26, 2026

🇷🇺⚡️ — Putin signed a law prohibiting the deportation or denial of residence permits in Russi [...]

— Putin signed a law prohibiting the deportation or denial of residence permits in Russia for foreigners who fought in the Russian Armed Forces.@Intelslava

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 23, 2026

EU to hold migration meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels

The meeting is expected to focus on the deportation of Afghan nationals who do not have a right to stay in Europe.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 160 Prisoners of War in Latest Swap

(NaturalNews) Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner of war exchange on Friday, June 26 â“ with 160 servicemen returned to each side, the Russian Ministry of Defe...

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Related coverage for "EU may drop entry ban on Russian combatants from 21st sanctions package": Meduza.io — EU weighs scaled-back visa ban on former Russian military personnel, with Italy and France opposing stricter restrictions. Kyiv Post — EU Extends Temporary Protection for Ukrainians, Excludes Draft-Age Men. The Eastern Herald — EU Narrows Russia Combatant Visa Ban as France and Italy Force Concessions. Intel Slava — 🇷🇺⚡️ — Putin signed a law prohibiting the deportation or denial of residence permits in Russi [...]. Al Jazeera — EU to hold migration meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels. NaturalNews.com — Russia and Ukraine Exchange 160 Prisoners of War in Latest Swap