Russia bans former US President Barack Obama

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on May 19 that it had banned 500 Americans from entering Russia in response to the embargo imposed by the administration of US President Joe Biden.

Former US President Barack Obama is among the latest 500 Americans banned from entering Russia.

Among those sanctioned are not only dignitaries such as former President Barack Obama, but also current and former senior officials, and leaders of defense companies that supply weapons to Ukraine, according to TASS.

Members of parliament , experts, staff of policy research organizations... were also put on Russia's sanctions list.

Russia bans former US President Barack Obama

Specifically, in addition to Mr. Obama, Russia also banned entry to two former ambassadors John Tefft and Jon Huntsman, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and former Deputy Secretary Gina Jones, Secretary of the Navy Carlos del Toro, Army General David Stewart, Deputy White House Press Secretary Olivia Dalton. In addition, there are also TV hosts and comedians such as Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, policy advisor Rachel Bauman, Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Michael Barr, news host Erin Burnett of CNN.

In total, there are 1,844 Americans on Russia's sanctions list.

Earlier, also on May 19, the US announced sanctions against more than 300 individuals and entities related to Russia, in a move to prevent Moscow from continuing its military campaign in Ukraine, according to Reuters.

Those sanctioned include businessmen, companies accused of helping Russia purchase raw materials and technology products, Russian importers, educational and research institutes, and dozens of aircraft and ships linked to Moscow and the Wagner mercenary company.

The West tightens the sanctions on Russia

On the other hand, Russia also refused the latest US request for consular access to The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being detained in Russia on espionage charges. This action is a response to the US's refusal in April to issue visas to the Russian press corps accompanying Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to work at the United Nations headquarters in New York City (USA).

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