Russia on Monday imposed private sanctions on 25 Americans, together with actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, in response to US sanctions in opposition to Russians stemming from the battle in Ukraine.
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was on the brand new sanctions checklist, as have been a number of US senators: Mark Kelly of Arizona and Kirsten Cinemas, Kevin Kramer of North Dakota, Mike Rounds of South Dakota, Rick Scott of Florida and Pat Tommy of Pennsylvania.
Russia’s international ministry mentioned the group, which additionally contains enterprise leaders, teachers and authorities officers, could be completely banned from getting into Russia.
Past rounds of Russian sanctions in opposition to Americans have included President Joe Biden and members of his household, in addition to lawmakers and enterprise leaders. The US has banned many Russians, together with authorities officers and businessmen.
Penn and Stiller have been vocal critics of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Penn is an activist concerned in reduction work for different causes. Stiller is the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
