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2026-09-18 23:36:09
[Russia Expands List of EU Personnel Banned from Entering Russia] The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on July 18th, saying that in response to the EU's approval of the 21st round of sanctions against Russia, Russia has significantly expanded the list of EU personnel banned from entering Russia. The statement said that on July 23rd, the EU approved the 21st round of sanctions aimed at harming Russian interests. In response, Russia, in accordance with its domestic laws, has significantly expanded the list of EU personnel banned from entering Russia, including those involved in deciding to provide military aid to Ukraine; those engaged in activities aimed at undermining the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation; and those responsible for implementing anti-Russian sanctions, damaging relations between Russia and third countries, or obstructing Russian maritime navigation. The statement also said that Russia has imposed entry restrictions on individuals in European countries holding anti-Russian positions, as well as EU member states' parliamentarians and members of the European Parliament who voted in support of anti-Russian resolutions and legislation. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on social media on July 23rd that EU member states had reached a political agreement that day on the 21st round of sanctions against Russia. The new round of sanctions will add 32 Russian banks to the trading ban list, while also sanctioning related cryptocurrency companies and oil trading platforms. The EU also stated that it will suspend its dynamic price control mechanism for Russian oil for one year to prevent Russia from profiting from sharp fluctuations in international oil prices. (Xinhua)
