Russia stated on Friday it had banned extra European Union officers from coming into Russia in response to restrictions imposed on Moscow by Brussels, with out disclosing how many individuals had been concerned or giving their names.
“The Russian side … decided to expand a reciprocal list of representatives from EU member countries and institutions, who are banned from entering Russia,” the overseas ministry stated in a press release on its official web site.
Russia blacklisted the heads of some European personal army corporations, some members of safety providers, EU lawmakers and different officers who’re “personally responsible for promoting anti-Russian policies”, the assertion learn.
The European Commission stated the EU deplored the ban of an unknown variety of representatives of EU international locations and establishments.
“This determination lacks any authorized justification and transparency and can meet an acceptable response. With it, Russia continues to gas a local weather of tensions in Europe as an alternative of contributing to de-escalation,” a spokesperson stated.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
