Brussels, 15/12/2011 (Agence Europe) - Russia and the European Union have officially launched “Common Steps towards visa-free travel”. Both sides will have to put in place a number of measures, such as the introduction of biometric passports, tackling illegal immigration and border management, public order, judicial cooperation and addressing security issues, to prepare for removing the need for visas for short-term stays. “In order to achieve real progress, the task ahead of us is to...