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I see claims that a #visabanforrussians would prevent all types of entry into the EU, incl. for defectors.
This overlooks easy travel options to Turkey, Georgia, the UAE, and other countries that all have EU Embassies which a bona fide defector could approach.
I see claims that a #visabanforrussians would prevent all types of entry into the EU, incl. for defectors.
This overlooks easy travel options to Turkey, Georgia, the UAE, and other countries that all have EU Embassies which a bona fide defector could approach.
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More broadly, I believe such simplistic claims made against a ban are emotional reactions, refusals to recognise that some Russian nationals may present security risks, and a broader refusal to adapt to the reality that our continent is at war.
More broadly, I believe such simplistic claims made against a ban are emotional reactions, refusals to recognise that some Russian nationals may present security risks, and a broader refusal to adapt to the reality that our continent is at war.
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Commentators have argued both sides of the debate on the impact of a ban on domestic opinion within Russia. On balance, I side with those who believe that many ordinary Russians would feel chastened, such that a net positive dose of anger would hit the regime.
Commentators have argued both sides of the debate on the impact of a ban on domestic opinion within Russia. On balance, I side with those who believe that many ordinary Russians would feel chastened, such that a net positive dose of anger would hit the regime.
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But even if that were not the case, other arguments continue to hold. The least questionable by far is the national security argument of limiting entry of individuals who may be either directed state agents or spontaneous, uncontrolled Russian nationalists.
But even if that were not the case, other arguments continue to hold. The least questionable by far is the national security argument of limiting entry of individuals who may be either directed state agents or spontaneous, uncontrolled Russian nationalists.
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We also owe it to the millions of Ukrainians who sought refuge in our nations to ensure their peace of mind and security from unacceptable fascist provocations by nationals of the aggressor state.
We also owe it to the millions of Ukrainians who sought refuge in our nations to ensure their peace of mind and security from unacceptable fascist provocations by nationals of the aggressor state.
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There are few things I can conceive of that could occur within our nations that I find more despicable, upsetting, and ultimately dangerous than confrontations between pro-Putin elements and refugees who have fled his war of annihilation.
There are few things I can conceive of that could occur within our nations that I find more despicable, upsetting, and ultimately dangerous than confrontations between pro-Putin elements and refugees who have fled his war of annihilation.
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