Russian Entry Ban on 89 European Politicians and Military Leaders

Russia has imposed an entry ban on 89 European politicians and military leaders, in a move that has angered Europe and worsened the country’s standoff with the west over Moscow’s role in the Ukraine conflict.
The list, which includes former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and one-time defence minister Malcolm Rifkind, was reportedly compiled by the Russian foreign ministry and handed to an EU delegation in Moscow this week.
The spokesperson said, "“We take note that the Russian authorities have decided to share the list. We don’t have any other information on legal basis, criteria and processWe don’t have any other information on legal basis, criteria and process.”