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Old 24 Feb 2022
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Only russias dictator Putin can put Russia on any list.
Only he is responsibly for the current tensions and only he knows if Russia (Putin) is going to invade Ukrain.

If he is just bluffing, well played, all western leaders are kissing his ass.

If he does invade Ukrain, let's hope there will be few deaths.


Russia has never been intrested in western tourism, just look at the visa process, compared to other countries that require visa AND are interested in tourism.

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Well said Sushi. I couldn't agree more.
Long live Ukraine.
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Per news russia just recognized breakaway donbas republics; it likely plays out in next few days. No war but there will surely be tit for tat. Looks like my trip to old summer road could be in jeopardy, bummer.
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Per news russia just recognized breakaway donbas republics; it likely plays out in next few days. No war but there will surely be tit for tat. Looks like my trip to old summer road could be in jeopardy, bummer.
Interesting that it will lead to a very similar situation to that has existed in Georgia since 2008 - a breakaway republic only recognised by Russia and a handful of others, with Russian 'peacekeepers' stationed there.

The good news (from our self-indulgent travel perspective) is that situation has been relatively stable since 2008, albeit with occasional flare ups, allowing travel to the area, so may be the direction we're headed for with Ukraine too. I wouldn't write off your trip yet.

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Interesting that it will lead to a very similar situation to that has existed in Georgia since 2008 - a breakaway republic only recognised by Russia and a handful of others, with Russian 'peacekeepers' stationed there.

The good news (from our self-indulgent travel perspective) is that situation has been relatively stable since 2008, albeit with occasional flare ups, allowing travel to the area, so may be the direction we're headed for with Ukraine too. I wouldn't write off your trip yet.

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Well it is better for the people who live in donbas republics; at least shelling of civilian population will stop. They have been living in the state of war for 8 years.

From what I understand the US embassy in Moscow is down to 150 people from over 1000 before obama started all this bullshit. They stopped issuing visas to russians and they did the same. So as is when your visa expires you won't be able to extend it

Noone expects the spanish inquisition
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Hard to have a discussion about travelling in an area undergoing political upheaval without mentioning politics. Short version, yeah we'll be able to travel again when it all dies down. HTH
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From what I understand the US embassy in Moscow is down to 150 people from over 1000 before obama started all this bullshit. They stopped issuing visas to russians and they did the same.
My understanding is that the US embassy stopped issuing visas not for political reasons but because they simply don't have the people any more to process them.

In the meantime, as a US citizen I got a new Russian three year multiple entry business visa in September with no problem whatsoever.

Hard to say at this point what might change in the future, but as always, adverse changes are certainly possible...
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My understanding is that the US embassy stopped issuing visas not for political reasons but because they simply don't have the people any more to process them.

In the meantime, as a US citizen I got a new Russian three year multiple entry business visa in September with no problem whatsoever.

Hard to say at this point what might change in the future, but as always, adverse changes are certainly possible...
Good to know - did you pick up information on what land borders you might be able to use it for, to cross? Inany formation is very patchy right now.

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At least we can remain hopeful that this will only concern Russia for now https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/...rtain-minister

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Another piece of evidence to pollute this thread with - a member of this forum has just reported that he secured a 1 year, multi entry (I assume business) visa for Russia in the Netherlands.

https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hu...k-route-102848

It remains to be seen if Russian land borders are open, but it looks like the answer to the thread title, as of now, may indeed be 'yes'.
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The visa seems to have been issued before Putin activated his "unfriendly nations" legislation, though. So it remains to be seen whether the visa will work at the border as well as if anyone else would be able to get a visa now.

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The visa seems to have been issued before Putin activated his "unfriendly nations" legislation, though. So it remains to be seen whether the visa will work at the border as well as if anyone else would be able to get a visa now.

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Were you in contact with the person who posted? I was under the impression he got the visa yesterday.
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Were you in contact with the person who posted? I was under the impression he got the visa yesterday.
Yes. My information is that he got the visa from the agency yesterday. I must admit that I assumed that the visa was processed by the consulate before the legislation signed by Putin on Monday came into effect.

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Russian road/land borders are open but restricted under Covid regulations that don't look like being cancelled any time soon - for other reasons.

The basic situation currently is -

- to enter. Only Russian passport holders (including dual) and Permanent Residency Permit (ВнЖ) holders can enter Russia through land borders. There are exceptions including immediate Russian family, medical treatment, etc. You still need a valid Visa of any sort, unless your citizenship is visa exempt.

- to exit. Only foreign passport holders (including dual) can exit through land borders. There is a similar set of exceptions.

At the border, there are no extra restrictions specifically for citizens of NATO or 'unfriendly countries".
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The restrictions at Russia land borders in my post above ended from 15 July.

Now anyone can cross in either direction, subject to their normal visa and documentation requirements as before Covid, plus foreigners require a PCR test to enter (I don't know how recent they have to be).


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https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacifi...igners/2689055

Russia prepares to ease visa rules for foreigners
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