In a letter sent to Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa on Wednesday but made public on Friday, the prime ministers emphasize that The Russian invasion of Ukraine poses not only a military threat to the EU, but also a threat to the internal security of the Community.
As assessed by the heads of government, it is particularly related to the potential inflow of former and currently active Russian soldiers to the Schengen area. They added that this group includes, among others: over 18 thousand previously convicted criminalswho were recruited to the front from Russian prisons.
Prime Ministers with a request to EU leaders
The prime ministers appealed to the President of the European Commission and the head of the European Council to impose restrictions on Russian military personnel intending to enter the EU, including refusing to issue visas and residence permits and imposing long-term entry bans to the entire Schengen area.
What actions did the prime ministers take regarding the Russian soldiers?
Who signed the letter to EU leaders?
What threats to the EU did the prime ministers indicate?
What does the appeal to the President of the European Commission include?
The letter was signed by the prime ministers of Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Romania, Sweden and Poland, as well as the Chancellor of Germany.
