Pro- Ukraine protesters shut down Russia's pavilion at the Venice Biennale , highlighting tensions over Russian travel in Europe. While eastern European Union states have slashed visa approvals over security fears linked to the war in Ukraine, France and Italy continue issuing visas to Russian citizens. Critics warn this undermines EU unity and could allow former combatants to enter the Schengen area , prompting calls for a shared "Schengen blacklist."

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