Russia has banned entry into its territory to 41 additional Canadian personalities, in response to sanctions announced by Ottawa against Russians to punish Moscow for its offensive in Ukraine.

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This measure, which concerns “leaders of organizations supporting ultranationalist forces in Ukraine as well as senior military officials” was taken “in response to new anti-Russian sanctions, announced by Ottawa on May 8 concerning the leadership of the Russian Ministry of Defense , military leaders and representatives of the business community”, explains the Russian diplomacy in a press release.

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