Kynev about the possible cancellation of visas

Political scientist Alexander Kynev writes in The Moscow Times on a hypothetical ban on entry into Europe for Russians:

“ The special military operation of Russia in Ukraine led to the general radicalization of the political field, and the topics that used to seem marginal are now perceived as the norm. She greatly improved the positions of marginals in all countries that a special operation affected or which felt its consequences. < ... >

... This is a gift from Putin's propaganda, a visual demonstration of anti -Russian sentiments. <...> Estonian Prime Minister Kaya Kallas called the right to travel to Europe "privileges." This means that official Europeans directly say: "We are the first variety, and the rest of the people are the second variety, to live or come to us is a privilege, not all of this are worthy." That is, the inferiority of a whole group of people - Russians is declared. Undoubtedly, any state has the right to give visas to someone in a personal order, but someone does not. But to declare this “privilege” and expresses as an official position is a very dangerous nationalist topic. Discrimination on the principle of origin has nothing to do with modern human rights concepts. < ... >

... This will have long -term negative geopolitical consequences. In Russia, the feeling of national resentment will intensify, the destruction of the pro -European oriented part of society will continue. ”