Russia laments EU’s ‘dividing walls’ as officials move to restrict diplomats’ movement

Published October 7, 2025 4:55pm ET



European Union officials are planning to clamp down on Russian diplomats’ ability to move freely within the region, angering the Kremlin.

A working European External Action Service document outlining sanctions would require Russian diplomatic personnel to register their travel in the Schengen Area.

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