Russia bans US officials in response to sanctions

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Apr 12, 2013

In response to American sanctions against 18 Russian officials, Russia announced a ban on Saturday on an equal number of Americans.

The US on Friday imposed visa and banking sanctions against Russian officials suspected of human rights abuses.

A spokesperson for Russia's foreign ministry said:

“This war of lists was not our decision, but we do not have the right to ignore such open blackmail,”

“It is time for the politicians in Washington to finally realize that it is fruitless to base a relationship with a country such as Russia in the spirit of mentorship and overt dictation.”

See the Washington Post for full report.

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