Europe 1 with AFP 5:36 p.m., March 31, 2022
In response to the numerous sanctions imposed by the European Union since the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Russia has decided to retaliate.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained in a press release that European leaders, as well as the majority of MEPs, will no longer be able to enter Russian territory.
Russia announced Thursday to ban entry into its territory to European leaders and the majority of MEPs, in reaction to punitive measures aimed at Moscow for its military intervention in Ukraine.
“The restrictions apply to the most senior leaders of the European Union, including a number of European commissioners and heads of European military bodies, as well as the vast majority of members of the European Parliament, who promote anti-Russian policies," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
More information to follow.