US sanctions against officials of the Russian Federal Security Service

In a written statement issued by the US State Department, it stressed that the US will continue to fight Russia’s “efforts to undermine democratic processes” in the world, saying: “As part of these efforts, The US has put 2 FSB officials, Yegor Sergeyevich Popov and Aleksey Borisovich Sukhodolov, on the sanctions list.” expression was used.

In the statement, it was noted that the individuals in question had “malicious influences” in democratic elections held in the United States and other countries.

RUSSIAN SANCTIONS ON AUSTRALIA

Russia banned 48 politicians, journalists and businessmen, including Allan, from entering the country.

While Russia accused those it sanctioned of being part of a “Russophobic” campaign carried out by the West, the sanctions were carried out in response to sanctions imposed on Russian citizens for “political purposes”.

In a statement following the sanction decision, Allan said: “We stand with the Ukrainian families at this difficult time.” saying.

On June 16, Russia decided to impose sanctions on 121 Australians, including journalists, experts and businessmen.

After the Russia-Ukraine war that began on February 24, 2022, Australia decided to impose sanctions on names like Kremlin spokesman Dmitriy Peskov and Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mariya Zakharova.

Today the Australian government has imposed travel bans and various sanctions on 3 individuals responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight “MH17”.

The Australian parliament had previously approved the bill preventing Russia from opening a new embassy near the parliament building in the capital, Canberra. (AA)