Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reproached the United States in the fact that they artificially limit the issuance of non-profit visas to the Russians to “figure out” for themselves one-sided concessions. He told about it in an interview with RIA Novosti.
“Now the American side, referring to the” lack of personnel “, artificially limits the issuance of non-immigrant visas in the Russian Federation,” the minister said. According to him, Washington does it not just like that, but to “extend” one-sided concessions from the Russian Federation.
Lavrov stressed that “the situation is still complicated”, recalling that from May 12, 2021, the Americans suspended the issuance of non-diplomatic visas. “However, left the right to consider applications related to vital emergency situations. This is a sovereign US decision,” he said.
Previously, the representative of the State Department Ned Price said that the United States must have a fully functioning embassy in Moscow. He noted that in Washington understands similar wishes from Russia.
The US Embassy in Moscow from May 12 ceased to issue visas and reduces the list of consular services – they can take advantage of US citizens in emergency situations. For example, in case of expiration of visas, as well as in cases of threats to life or death.