Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: EU Leaders Creating a New "Iron Curtain"
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 18th local time, stating that EU leaders are creating a new "iron curtain" by strictly restricting cultural exchanges. The statement points out that measures such as the EU's ban on direct flights with Russia and tightening visa policies are specifically aimed at ordinary Russians, preventing them from entering EU countries.
On September 8th, the European Commission released a new statement imposing sanctions on Russia, stating that the comprehensive trade sanctions also apply to items such as cars, mobile phones, suitcases, shampoo, and toilet paper, and urging EU member states to "assess and understand the potential risks of evading sanctions" and confiscate the corresponding items carried by Russian citizens during customs inspections.