He received a national visa for treatment, which allows him to be present only on the terrain of Italy, informs Deutsche Welle. The adept of the Italian foreign Ministry said that this case is exceptional.
Artist, state Duma Deputy Iosif Kobzon, despite the introduction against him of the punishment of the EU, received a visa for treatment in Europe. The resolution, which gave Italy, allows a resident of Russia to dwell only on the terrain of this state, declared the Ministry of foreign Affairs powers.
The adept of the Italian Foreign Ministry said that this is an exceptional case, which has no political background. In his interview with Deutsche Welle, he stressed that the decision was coordinated with other EU members, and if at least 1 power opposed, Kobzon was denied.
Can someone help Russian artist visa is not yet known, said the publication. According to reliable information from an anonymous source in the Foreign Ministry, the application for a permit to enter Italy was filed by Kobzon.
As explained by the foreign Ministry of Germany, the artist can actually legally get permission to enter in one of the EU States, although it is subject to European punishment and formally denied entry to the EU. "The sanctions regime, the EU takes into account the possibility that member countries of needed humanitarian considerations necessary in some cases make exceptions from the ban on entry", said the German Foreign Ministry.
Previously Kobzon told that I will be able to continue treatment in Europe thanks to the help of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The artist has specified that he will undergo treatment in Italy, and the study will begin on September 9.
Remember, Joseph Kobzon became one of the first local artists, who have given concerts in the capitals of Donetsk and Lugansk national republics. On 16 February, the European Union released the updated black list in which only the 5 inhabitants of Russia, even Kobzon.
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