US suspends visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia

The US State Department is suspending visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russians, the US media informs.

The US State Department is temporarily suspending visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, Fox News reports, citing its sources.

"The suspension comes into effect on January 21 and will last indefinitely until the State Department re-evaluates the visa processing procedures,”

– the Fox News informed.

According to the news agency, consular officers must now deny visas "based on current legislation until the review of applicant screening and selection procedures is completed."