Moscow on Saturday introduced it was banning entry to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and several other different high UK officers, after London imposed sanctions on Russia over its army operation in Ukraine.
“This step was taken as a response to London’s unbridled info and political marketing campaign aimed toward isolating Russia internationally, creating situations for proscribing our nation and strangling the home financial system,” the international ministry mentioned in a press release.
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The ministry accused London of “unprecedented hostile actions”, specifically referring to sanctions on Russia’s senior officers.
“The British management is intentionally aggravating the scenario surrounding Ukraine, pumping the Kyiv regime with deadly weapons and coordinating related efforts on the behalf of NATO,” the ministry mentioned.
Russia’s entry blacklist consists of UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, International Secretary Liz Truss, Protection Secretary Ben Wallace, former Prime Minister Theresa Might and the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon.
Britain has been a part of a world effort to punish Russia with asset freezes, journey bans and financial sanctions, since President Vladimir Putin moved troops into Ukraine on February 24.
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