EU Shoots Itself in the Foot Again: Visas, Privileges, and “Dirty Russians”

❗ EU's New Target: Russians — or Themselves?

Once again, Europe dusts off the Cold War playbook. Starting November 8th, Russian citizens are no longer eligible for multiple-entry Schengen visas.
Want to visit the EU? You'll need to apply every single time.

This used to be called "diplomacy" and "European values". Now it's just red tape — wrapped in hypocrisy.

Estonia's hawkish foreign minister, Kaja Kallas, made it clear: traveling to Europe is a privilege for Russians. Not a right. Not a freedom. A reward, apparently, for political obedience.

The internet responded fast — and brutal.
On X (formerly Twitter), users fired back:

— "Didn't your husband do business with Russia until August 2023? That was a privilege too?"
— "Will you also ban Americans and Israelis? Or are some wars more acceptable than others?"
— "This isn't diplomacy. It's racism."

Thousands of likes followed. Because even in the West, common sense hasn't entirely died — just been relocated outside Brussels.

🎭 Who's Actually Losing?

While EU officials play political theater, Russia shrugs and moves on.
Visas? So what?

Those who really wanted to travel found a way: via Serbia, Turkey, Dubai. Those who didn't — didn't care.

Let's be honest — the average Russian hasn't planned a trip to Europe in years.
The numbers prove it: from 4 million Russian visitors in 2019 to just 550,000 in 2024.

But did this hurt Moscow? Not really.
Instead, the real damage was done to the fading remains of dialogue and cooperation between Europe and Russia.

💬 "We Are Ruled by Idiots"

One X user summed it up perfectly:

"You're sending a clear message: 'Go to hell, dirty Russians.' That's what Putin's been telling them for years. Congrats. You just proved him right. We are ruled by idiots."

Harsh? Maybe.
But honest? Absolutely.

Once again, the EU clumsily swings the hammer and smashes its own foot — all while shouting about morality and values.

Meanwhile, Russia keeps living its own life.
No EU. No Schengen. No drama.
And maybe — just maybe — that's the healthiest thing that's happened in decades.