Russia has banned two French lawmakers and two journalists from entering the country in a tit‑for‑tat move, following the expulsion of a Russian commentator who had previously headed RT France.
The decision was announced by a Kremlin spokeswoman, who said the ban was a direct response to the removal of the commentator from Russia.
While the spokeswoman did not name the individuals, the ban targets the French politicians and journalists who were reportedly critical of Moscow’s policies.
It comes amid a broader pattern of reciprocal sanctions between Russia and France, with each side taking measures against the other’s officials and media figures in recent months.
“The ban is a response to the expulsion of a Russian commentator who used to head RT France,” the spokeswoman said.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>