Russia permanently bans 963 US citizens from entering the country

This measure was taken in response to US sanctions against Russia, the statement said. Identity of US citizens affected by entry ban into Russia is specifically posted on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that Moscow is ready for an honest dialogue with Washington, and at the same time prevents the American people and competent authorities from inciting anti-Russian evidence. The Russian Foreign Ministry affirmed that Russia does not seek confrontation and is ready for honest dialogue and mutual respect.

The list includes top US officials including President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other officials. Other US officials have been previously announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry to ban entry.

Reuters news agency (UK) said that the above entry ban had only a symbolic effect, but would worsen relations between Russia and the US and its allies since Russia launched it. military campaign in Ukraine February 24th.

US President Joe Biden (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: Reuters)

Regarding Russia’s entry ban, the Russian Foreign Ministry has added 26 Canadian citizens to the list of Canadians banned from entering Russia, including many Defense Ministry officials and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, his wife. by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry also issued an entry ban on Justin Trudeau, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and hundreds of other Canadian officials in response to Canada’s sanctions against Russia, as well as the Canada has banned the entry of Russian President Vladimir Putin and about 1,000 other officials.

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