Building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Archival photoMOSCOW, July 27The possible cessation of visa issuance by Finland to Russian citizens will be an openly discriminatory political measure, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. issuing Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens will be an openly discriminatory political measure,» Zakharova said in her comment posted on the official website of the Russian Foreign Ministry. began to refuse visas to Russians ten times more often. She also stressed that this kind of «discussion is taking place in a country known for its claims to be a leader in promoting international cooperation in the field of ensuring rights and freedoms.»
