news agency BBC Reported that on Saturday, April 16, 2022, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced a ban on Prime Minister Boris Johnson and several senior British ministers. not allowed to enter Russia in response to UK sanctions That has happened since they began their invasion of Ukraine in late February.
The statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry said: “The London Government’s uncontrolled political and informational campaign. which aims to isolate Russia from the internationals, creating conditions to control our country and oppress the domestic economy. is the reason for this decision.”
“Importantly, the British leaders are deliberately worsening the situation with Ukraine. Both injecting lethal weapons to the Kiev government. and cooperate in similar NATO efforts,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
spokesperson for the UK government came out in response to Russia’s sanctions that “The United Kingdom and our international allies are in unison in condemning the blasphemous behavior of the Russian government in Ukraine. and urges the Kremlin put an end to this war And we remain steadfast in our support for Ukraine.”
UK officials barred from entry by Russia include Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Foreign Minister Liz Truss, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab and Justice Minister. , Transport Minister Grant Chaps; Interior Minister Priti Patel; Finance Minister Rishi Sunak; Energy and Industry Strategy Minister Kwazi Kvarteng; Sports, Media and Culture Minister Nadine Dorries and Digital, Armed Forces Secretary James Heppey, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, England and Wales Attorney General Suella Braverman and former Prime Minister Theresa May.
