Moscow and Minsk developing 'Plan B' for visa recognition, Russian Kommersant reports

In case the agreement between Belarus and Russia on mutual recognition of visas is not ready for signing or ratification before the summer, when the World Cup will be held in Russia, a temporary regime for his treaty can be introduced. This measure will allow fans from third countries to freely enter Russia from Belarus.

Russia and Belarus initially met before the end of last year to sign an agreement on mutual recognition of visas. Then the deadline was moved to the beginning of spring. However, the document has not been signed. Kommersant’s sources in state structures of both countries assure that they believe that everything will be done on time. That is, before the World Cup, the agreement will enter into force. One of the diplomatic sources of Kommersant in Moscow claims that the agreement with Minsk is “almost ready” and “it remains to agree on a number of technical details.”

Meanwhile, Kommersant’s sources acknowledged that the parties began to prepare “Plan B”. It can describe opportunities for athletes, fans and journalists for unimpeded entry from Belarus to Russia by land transport.

“It’s not difficult to tell those who are heading to the championship from others. It’s all clear with the athletes, and the fans will have ID-cards, “said one of the diplomats.

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