there Russia it has banned countries’ leaders from entering EU in federal territory. It is another step in response to the sanctions, after Vladimir Putin himself in the afternoon also concerned the obligation to pay for gas in rubles.
The new measure was announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry. “Russia, in response to the sanctions imposed by the European Union — reads a statement from the department headed by Sergey Lavrov — banning EU leaders from entering the country.
“The restrictions the note reads they concern the leadership of the European Union, including the commissioners and heads of the EU’s military structures, as well as the majority of MEPs who support the antiRussian policy. .
So not just the heads of state and government and their ministers. By leadership we mean everyone who has played a role, directly or indirectly, politically or in the media, aimed at promoting something sanctions. “The blacklist according to the document sent by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to the sanctions also includes officials, representatives of governments and parliaments of some EU member states, as well as public figures and media representatives who are personally responsible for the sanctions Promoting illegal antivirus sanctions that arouse Russophobic feelings and violate the rights and freedoms of the Russianspeaking population.
Although the Russians themselves speak of a response to the sanctions, in reality the State Department document covers several fronts. Not only the sanctions themselves, but in general all actions labeled as “russophobic were targeted by Moscow.
Clearly, therefore, reference is made to actions that have received important media coverage in Russia, such as the cancellation of cultural events related to Russian works and the promotion of a boycott of the country in various areas, including sports.
The list has not been disclosed, but it is known to primarily contain the names of heads of state or government and key ministers. Following the action a few hours ago that forced “enemy countries” to pay for gas in rubles, the Kremlin’s new move aims to increase the distance between Russia and Europe.
And that was perhaps one of the aims of the sanctions imposed by the Old Continent. In fact, between the actions of the EU and the US on the economy and the reactions of the Kremlin lies the road to a new one Iron Curtain appears drawn.