Ukraine’s blue and gold passport opens more doors than Russia’s red passport

Ukraine’s blue and gold passport opens more doors than Russia’s red passport, according to a survey by Deutsche Welle of the 15 nations that emerged from the Soviet Union. Ukraine’s passport allows visa-free entry to 128 countries, compared to 118 for Russia. Of the 15 countries, Ukraine comes in fourth place after the three Baltic nations — all EU members. Latvians and Lithuanians have visa free access to 179 countries. Estonians have visa free access to 178 countries.