Russia Bars Boris Johnson, Senior UK Politicians From Entering Country Over Sanctions
Russia banned U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and 12 senior British politicians from entering the country in response to U.K. sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in an April 16 statement, according to an unofficial translation. The individuals include former Prime Minister Theresa May and Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab.
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Also banned are Foreign Affairs Secretary Elizabeth Truss; Defense Secretary Ben Wallace; Transport Secretary Grant Shapps; Home Secretary Priti Patel; Finance Minister Rishi Sunak; Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng; Nadine Dorries, secretary for culture, media and sports; James Heappey, undersecretary of defense; Nicola Sturgeon, first minister of Scotland; and Suella Braverman, attorney general for England and Wales.
The Foreign Ministry said these individuals seek to foster a negative attitude toward Russia. The ministry said more British politicians and parliamentarians "who contribute to whipping up anti-Russian hysteria" will be added to the list.