Czech Republic declines to back Finnish proposal restricting Russian entry to EU

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka announced the Czech Republic will not support Finland's proposal to limit Russian citizens' entry into the EU, despite citing sabotage threats from Russia. The Czech Republic maintains its own restrictive regime but allows Russians to enter from neighboring countries, creating a policy inconsistency. This signals a potential rift in EU unity on Russia policy, though the decision may reflect domestic political considerations rather than a shift in security posture.