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[–] frank_exchange_of_views@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

As someone with several close Russian friends, on of whom just had a baby, doing this would suck, a lot.

Most already can't go to Russia themselves, this would cut them off from their families completely.

[–] slaacaa@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago

It’s not about them. It’s about protecting ourselves

[–] Lumisal@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Also sucks when Russia sends out sabotagers and spies disguised as tourists during a war while simultaneously trying to instigate war with NATO.

They can claim asylum then if they can't go to Russia.

[–] lavander@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Spies will find other ways to enter.

This kind of things impact only everyday people. This is kinda the point of this type of measures: the idea is to pressure people to rebel to their governments. But I think Russians are not exactly optimistic this can be done (despite having their fair share of protests that end in Siberians prisons)

[–] Lucius_Sweet@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Obviously but why make it easy for them? Russia is becoming more and more desperate as this conflict has entered a stalemate. Their sabotage attacks on Europe are ramping up so it is stupid that we are laying out a red carpet for these guys to roll in on.

[–] SlurpingPus@lemmy.world 0 points 2 days ago

True. Russia absolutely can't find a bunch of Central-Asian looking guys with Kazakhstani passports instead. Impossible.

They can claim asylum then if they can't go to Russia.

Perhaps you should read comments more carefully before attempting to answer them.