Germany denies Russian art student visa citing security threat; rights groups warn of precedent

Germany's embassy in Moscow refused a study visa to a Russian art student accepted at a German university, citing a 'security threat' without public specifics. The denial, reported by human rights project Molnia, marks a rare explicit security-based rejection of an individual student, potentially signaling tightened visa scrutiny amid heightened Russia-Germany tensions. Rights advocates argue the vague justification sets a dangerous precedent for broader restrictions.