Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denied information that Russia is preparing a law on exit visas.
“Bullshit. Classic foreign agency work,” male She is in the RBC commentary. Thus, Zakharova emphasized that such information is published only through those publications included in the register of “foreign agents.”
Previously, the Russian Foreign Ministry was working on developing a package of documents for the introduction of exit visas, I mentioned Telegram channel. The publication referred to an interlocutor in Russian diplomatic circles and a source close to the presidential administration.
According to the channel, under the pretext of “the safety of Russian citizens,” it is planned to restrict travel to NATO countries. Tourists will only be able to travel along the approved route, in groups of ten or more people and accompanied. The list of countries in which individual tourism will be allowed has not yet been approved.
“We can explain” It is recalled that the press secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov said last week that the “special military operation” () had turned into a “real war.”
Some editions It is considered This serves as a test of public reaction to the possible imposition of martial law – across the country or in individual regions. This will completely prevent citizens from traveling outside the country.
In October 2022, Vladimir Putin signed a decree imposing martial law in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as in Russian-controlled parts of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. In a number of border regions, as well as in Crimea and Sevastopol, the “medium level of response” system is in effect.
There are certain travel restrictions for Russians who have access to state secrets. From 2024, they must notify the Federal Security Service and Foreign Intelligence Service in advance (at least 30 days in advance) about planned trips abroad.