Russia Expands Entry Ban on EU Representatives in Response to Sanctions

Russia has imposed an entry ban on multiple representatives from European Union (EU) countries following the bloc’s approval of the 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions, according to a statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry published on October 31.

“The Russian side has significantly expanded the list of representatives of European institutions, EU member states and a number of European states that are integrated into the anti-Russian policy of Brussels, who, in accordance with Federal Law No. 114-FZ of August 15, 1996 On the Procedure for Leaving the Russian Federation and Entering the Russian Federation, are prohibited from entering the territory of our state,” the statement read.