MOSCOW, 01 April 2022, (TON): Russia, in response to anti-Russian sanctions, is expanding the list of representatives of EU member states and European structures that are prohibited from entering the country, restrictions are extended to the top leadership of the European Union.

This is stated in the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

“In response to the massive unilateral sanctions of the European Union, in accordance with the principle of reciprocity, which is basic for international law, the Russian side has significantly expanded the list of representatives of the countries members of the European Union and European structures, which, in accordance with the federal law “On the procedure for leaving the Russian Federation and entering the Russian Federation” dated August 15, 1996 No. 114-FZ, entry into the territory of our country is prohibited, – the diplomatic department indicated.

Restrictions apply to the top leadership of the European Union, including a number of European commissioners and heads of military structures of the EU, as well as the vast majority of deputies of the European Parliament, promoting anti-Russian policies.

The retaliatory Russian blacklist also included seniorincluding representatives of the governments and parliaments of some EU member states, as well as public figures and media workers who are personally responsible for promoting illegal anti-Russian sanctions, inciting Russophobic sentiment, infringing on the rights and freedoms of the Russian-speaking population.