Lithuania accuses Hungary of posing security risks to Europe by facilitating entry for russians and belarusians
Kyiv • UNN
The President of Lithuania accused Hungary of increasing security risks for Europe by facilitating entry for russians and belarusians. Hungary's new visa scheme allows citizens of these countries to enter without security checks.
Hungary's decision to simplify the entry procedure for russian and belarusian citizens increases security risks in Europe. This was stated by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, according to UNN with reference to LRT.
Hungary's unilateral decisions, including the simplification of visa issuance to citizens of russia and belarus, contradict the values, principles of solidarity and agreements of the EU. Hungary, which allows citizens of the aggressor country, russia, and the country that participates (in the aggression - ed.), belarus, to travel freely in Europe, increases security risks in Europe
Context
Earlier this month, Hungary announced a new simplified visa scheme under which citizens of eight countries, including russia and belarus, can enter Hungary without security checks or other restrictions.
