Russia bans 227 Americans, citing "Russophobic policies"

The list includes prominent figures such as State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, and former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. Additionally, it targets individuals from the U.S. defense industry, academics, and journalists.

This move comes in response to what Russia perceives as a growing number of U.S. sanctions targeting individuals connected to the Kremlin and the ongoing military operation in Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the entry bans aim to make the U.S. government more aware of the consequences of its "aggressive attempts."

The announcement further strains the already tense relationship between Russia and the United States, which has been at an all-time low since the invasion of Ukraine over two years ago. (ILKHA)