Russia sanctions British Prime Minister

“Regarding the unprecedented actions of the government UKnamely in imposing sanctions on senior Russian officials, Moscow decided to put key members of the British government and some political figures on Russia’s “stop-list”. ” – Sputnik quoted the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry said on April 16.

Among the characters on the punishment list are British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonDefense Secretary Ben Wallace and other members of the cabinet.

The list will be expanded to include politicians and parliamentarians who “contribute to anti-Russian incitement, push the West to use threatening rhetoric in its dialogue with Moscow and engage in political action,” the ministry said. participate in the provocations of Ukraine”.

According to British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, more than 1,000 Russians are under British sanctions. The restrictions involve an asset freeze and a ban on entry into British territory. The restriction was introduced to “prevent Russia’s actions aimed at destabilizing Ukraine, threatening and undermining its sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence”.

Western countries have imposed measures punish Russia on a large scale after Moscow began its special military operation to demilitarize Ukraine. The restrictions affect first of all the banking sector and the supply of high-tech products. Europe is moving towards abandoning Russian energy. A number of companies have ceased operations on Russian territory.

According to the Kremlin, these restrictions and sanctions are an unprecedented economic battle, but Russia is ready to cope. The Central Bank of Russia has taken measures to stabilize the situation in the foreign exchange market, and asked “unfriendly countries” to pay buy Russian gas in rubles.