Russia has temporarily closed the border for citizens of Italy. This order was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Оn March 13, from 00:00 Moscow time the FSS of Russia will temporarily suspend: the passage through the state border of the Russian Federation of citizens of the Italian Republic entering the territory of the Russian Federation for the purpose of training and employment, as well as for private, tourist and transit purposes.
From friday, restrictions will also affect foreigners coming to Russia from this European country. An exception will be made only for citizens of the EAEU states. The prime minister also instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to temporarily suspend the acceptance of documents for issuing work, study and tourist visas for Italians.
