Putin bans European leaders and MEPs from entering Russia

THE Russia announced tonight that it prohibits entry into its territory to European leaders and to most MEPsin response to sanctions imposed on her for its military invasion of Ukraine.

“The restrictions apply to the European Union’s most senior leaders, including some Commissioners, the heads of European military agencies, and the vast majority of Members of the European Parliament.”anti-Russian policy“, The Russian Foreign Ministry announced.

This measure also concerns the political officials of the EU member states, as well as public figures and journalists who “supported the illegal sanctions against Russia, incited Russophobia or violated the rights and freedoms of the Russian-speaking population.”

The ministry did not release him directory with the names of the persons targeted, but stated that he informed the EU delegation in Moscow, broadcasts the APE BPE, which cites the agencies AFP and Reuters.

“We reiterate that any hostile action by the EU and its member states will inevitably be reciprocated,” he added.

It is recalled that in mid-March Russia had already announced that bans US President Joe Biden and several US officials from entering its territory.

Source: News Beast

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