Russia Bans 21 UK Lawmakers Amid Ukraine Tensions

Russia has banned 21 British parliamentarians—15 MPs and six House of Lords members—from entering the country, citing their 'hostile statements' and the UK's strong backing of Ukraine and sanctions against Moscow. The blacklist includes members of the Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, Scottish National Party, and Democratic Unionist Party. Russian officials accused the UK of demonizing Russia and undermining its global standing. The travel ban was announced as peace talks on Ukraine took place in London, underscoring heightened tensions. The UK has frozen over £25 billion in Russian assets and sanctioned more than 2,000 individuals and entities. Many of the banned lawmakers expressed pride in being targeted and reaffirmed their support for Ukraine.