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April 27 (Reuters) – Russia on Wednesday banned 287 British members of parliament from entering the country and accused them of inciting “Russophobic hysteria” in Britain, provoking a provocative response from Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Britain, along with its allies, has imposed large-scale sanctions against wealthy Moscow oligarchs and political elites, including President Vladimir Putin.
Russia’s foreign ministry said sanctions against members of the House of Commons were in response to Britain’s imposition of similar restrictions on 386 members of its own lower house of parliament on March 11th. read more
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“These people … have taken the most active part in creating anti-Russian sanctions in London and are contributing to the groundless fanfare of Russophobic hysteria in the United Kingdom,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.
The list of 287 names included current and former ministers, as well as several people who no longer serve as members of parliament. A former MP, Dominic Greave, has appeared twice.
“All 287 should see it as a sign of honor,” Johnson, who was banned by Russia on April 16, told parliament.
Earlier, the Kremlin named Johnson “the most active participant in the anti-Russian race” and this week warned Britain of a “proportional response” if it continued to provoke Ukraine to strike at targets in Russia. Read more
Member of Parliament Chris Bryant, a longtime critic of Russia, raised order in the debate hall to complain: “I am absolutely worried that I am not on the list.”
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