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So far, no influx of Russians seeking asylum in the EU has been observed, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs Ylva Johansson announced before her participation in today's meeting of the EU Council on Justice and Home Affairs in Luxembourg, quoted by BTA.

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Very few Russians have so far asked for asylum in the EU, she pointed out on the occasion of the mobilization announced in Russia because of the war in Ukraine.

Russians receive the same treatment as other foreigners seeking protection.

I think that is correct, added the European Commissioner.

Johansson specified that Ukrainians receive European protection under other legislation and therefore benefit from relief.

According to Johansson, it cannot yet be said that the new migration flow to the EU was caused by Russia.

She insisted that the countries of the Western Balkans follow the European visa policy.

The EC expects EU countries to further restrict access for Russian citizens

The European Commissioner expressed hope that the suspension of the visa-free regime with Serbia will not be necessary.

I hope Serbia and other countries from the Western Balkans will cooperate with us, Johansson said.

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