Coverage dated April 15, 2022

Russia bars U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson from entering country

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The Russian Foreign Ministry cited "unprecedented hostile action" by the U.K. government for its decision.

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The Times of Israel
Russia slaps entry ban on Boris Johnson in retaliation for UK sanctions (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Apr 15, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
Moscow claims Britain 'deliberately aggravating the situation surrounding Ukraine' as it also blacklists several other top ministers
Washington Times
Live Updates | Russia bars UK prime minister over sanctions (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 15, 2022
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MOSCOW — Russia has barred the UK prime minister and a dozen other top British officials from entering the country in response to British sanctions imposed on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Moscow bars entry to Russia for UK's Johnson, Truss, Wallace (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Apr 15, 2022
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Russia's foreign ministry said on Saturday that it had barred entry to the country for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and 10
Newsweek
Russia bars U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson from entering country (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 15, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The Russian Foreign Ministry cited "unprecedented hostile action" by the U.K. government for its decision.
Al Jazeera
Russia bans entry to British PM Johnson (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 15, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Moscow says move in ‘response to London’s unbridled information and political campaign aimed at isolating Russia’.
Insider
Putin's government has banned UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson from entering the country (opens Insider)
Published Apr 15, 2022
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The Russian government has banned Boris Johnson and 12 other ministers and officials, saying it is in response to a "political campaign" against Russia.
The Guardian
Russia bans Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Ben Wallace from entering country (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 15, 2022
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Moscow announces move that will also bar 10 other UK government members and politicians
Voice of America
Moscow Bars Entry to Russia for Britain's Johnson, Truss, Wallace (opens Voice of America)
Published Apr 15, 2022
Voice of America's feed description
Ten other British government members and politicians affected, according to Russia's foreign ministry which cited 'unprecedented hostile action' by London