Russia Sanctions 30 UK Nationals Including Deputy PM Angela Rayner and Journalists

Nov 26, 2024, 03:48 PM

Russia has announced sanctions on 30 British citizens, including Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and 15 other Cabinet ministers, in response to the UK's sanctions against Russia. Among those banned from entering Russia are senior officials Yvette Cooper, Rachel Reeves, Ed Miliband, and Wes Streeting, as well as journalists from The Times and Daily Mail. The Russian Foreign Ministry accused these individuals of 'distinguishing themselves through their anti-Russian activities.'