Poland Demands Tighter EU Visa Rules for Russians Amid Hybrid Attacks

Poland is calling for stricter EU visa controls targeting Russian citizens, citing a wave of hybrid attacks across Europe and drone incursions into German airspace. The move reflects growing security concerns among EU member states over Russian destabilization efforts and the use of energy and cyber weapons.

Byte's take

Poland's gambit turns border control into proxy war doctrine—tighter visas won't stop disinformation, but they signal EU members are done pretending normalcy.