War continues

European Union nation members are considering a new sanction (definition #5) to punish Russia for its war on Ukraine.

Twenty-two European nations have abolished controls (like passports) over their mutual borders, so citizens move freely across those borders. It's called the Schengen Area. These partner countries and the European Union are considering a ban on Russian tourists.

It's not a clearcut issue. The German chancellor wants to keep escape routes open across borders for Russian citizens who want to flee Putin's rule.  Other leaders want the ban to go into effect.

The Finnish prime minister speaks for Europeans who can't close their eyes to the crisis. She says, “I think it’s not right that Russian citizens can travel, enter Europe, enter the Schengen area, be tourists, see the sights while Russia is killing people in Ukraine. It’s wrong."

Meanwhile, eastern Ukraine endures more Russian shelling. Even so, many hesitate to escape by way of a free train ride. It's hard to leave the homeland.

from CNN