Russia Bans Boris Johnson and Top UK Politicians in Sanctions Retaliation
Top UK Leaders Hit by Russian Travel Ban
Russia has slapped a travel ban on Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a dozen senior UK figures, including Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. The Kremlin says this move is a direct retaliation for the UK’s sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine.
Full List of UK Politicians Blacklisted by Moscow
- Prime Minister Boris Johnson
- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss
- Defence Secretary Ben Wallace
- Deputy Prime Minister & Secretary of State Dominic Raab
- Transport Secretary Grant Shapps
- Home Secretary Priti Patel
- Chancellor Rishi Sunak
- Minister for Energy & Industrial Strategy Kwasi Kwarteng
- Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries
- Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey
- First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon
- Attorney General Suella Braverman
- Former PM Theresa May
Kremlin Fires Back Over UK Sanctions
Russia’s Foreign Ministry blamed London’s “unbridled information and political campaign” for isolating Russia and damaging its economy. They accused Britain of fueling the Ukraine conflict by supplying lethal weapons to Kyiv and coordinating Nato’s efforts.
“The British leadership is deliberately aggravating the situation around Ukraine, pumping the Kyiv regime with lethal weapons and coordinating similar efforts on the part of Nato,” the statement said.
Conflict Escalates as Kyiv Faces Deadly Missile Strikes
In related news, Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko revealed that missile strikes hit the capital earlier today, killing one and wounding several. Medics are in a desperate battle to save lives amid ongoing attacks.
Klitschko warned that Russian generals had threatened strikes on the city, and fierce air defences are struggling against what he called a “ruthless” enemy.
Western Sanctions Tighten Screws on Moscow
This week, the UK and US announced fresh sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s economy and punishing President Putin and his inner circle. The tit-for-tat sanctions saga shows no sign of letting up as tensions soar.
