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Russia sanctions 25 US citizens

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 28 Jun 2022

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Russia sanctions 25 US citizens

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Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expanded its US sanctions list by another 25 people, including the wife and daughter of US President Joe Biden.

"In response to the ever-expanding US sanctions against Russian political and public figures, 25 American citizens from among those responsible for the formation of the Russophobic course of senators, members of the so-called McFaul-Yermak group, which is developing recommendations regarding restrictions against Russia, and members of President Joe Biden's family," the ministry said in a statement.

In particular, Jill Biden, the wife of the US leader, and their daughter Ashley Biden were added to the black list.

(With UNI inputs)