Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expands anti-American sanctions, barring entry into the country 77 US citizens. Among them were the governors of several states, heads of federal departments and companies, involved in the supply of weapons to the Ukrainian army.
In the message, posted on the official portal of the Russian Foreign Ministry, states, that in response to the ongoing expansion by the US authorities of the sanctions list, which includes Russian citizens, for 77 US citizens are denied entry to the territory of the Russian Federation.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also emphasized, that any hostile action against Russia, including increased sanctions pressure, will receive appropriate opposition and hit the US itself with a boomerang.
The expanded sanctions list includes the governors of the states of Alabama and Massachusetts, as well as a number of American businessmen and high-ranking military and political figures.
It is also reported, that the heads of state of the European Union plan to discuss the strengthening of anti-Russian sanctions, including the possibility of using frozen assets. Besides, the leadership of the EU countries will strengthen control over the possibility of circumventing sanctions by creating companies in third countries in order to supply Russia with sanctioned goods from the European Union.
Since the beginning of the Russian special operation in Ukraine, the EU countries have introduced nine sanctions packages, including a range of financial and trade restrictions. Author:Maxim Svetlyshev Photos used:Wikipedia/Vladimir Mazur
