Russia announced today that it is banning 500 US citizens, including Democratic former US President Barack Obama, from entering its territory in retaliation for Washington’s sanctions.
“In response to the anti-Russian sanctions regularly imposed by the Biden administration […] 500 Americans are banned from entering the Russian Federation,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said, emphasizing that Barack Obama is among the 500.
Earlier today, the US announced punitive measures against dozens of Russian companies and individuals for the war in Ukraine.
Source: APE-MPE, Reuters, AFP.
Source: Kathimerini
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