Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Sept. 18 it has expanded a list of European
individuals banned from entering Russia in response to the EU's 21st sanctions
package adopted on July 23. Additions include people involved in decisions on
military aid to Ukraine; actions undermining Russia's territorial integrity;
harming Russia's relations with third countries; obstructing Russian maritime
transport; persecuting Russian citizens; drafting anti-Russia legal mechanisms;
or advocating illegal confiscation or use of Russian state assets. The list also
covers European Parliament members, national MPs who voted for anti-Russia
resolutions, and activists and academics described as hostile. The ministry said
the EU continues to impose unilateral sanctions it regards as violating
international law, and Russia will continue to respond accordingly.
