European Union Is Preparing To Block Travelers From U.S., Russia

The EU is reopening travel to select countries, excluding the US and Russia due to high COVID-19 infection rates. Diplomatic discussions are ongoing to address these restrictions. The EU plans to lift prior travel restrictions for approved countries starting July 1st.

What countries are likely to be blocked from traveling to the EU?

What is the significance of the final list mentioned in the text?

What did Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attribute the omittance of the US from the EU list to?

What challenges are mentioned regarding the return of travel to normal?

When will prior travel restrictions be removed according to the text?