Italy Visa Application Center in Moscow. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 31The Russian side is actively monitoring the situation with the restrictions on the issuance of visas, which are planned to be adopted by the EU authorities, Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, told reporters, commenting on the words of EU diplomat Josep Borrell that European politicians will make the appropriate decisions within August 31.» Borell's statement needs to be clarified. Because the day before, when the foreign ministers worked, there were disagreements. Of course, we are monitoring this situation with great attention, because this concerns our citizens. Such another portion of unfriendly actions against our citizens, of course, if this happens, will require our counter-reaction,» Peskov said. >Belgium opposes visa ban for Russians
