Moscow says the move is payback for U.S. sanctions against Russians because of the conflict in Ukraine. See who made the list along with actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller.
Russia imposed personal sanctions Monday on 25 Americans, including actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, in response to U.S. sanctions against Russians stemming from the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the group, which also included business leaders, academics and government officials, would be banned permanently from entering Russia. Previous rounds of Russian sanctions against Americans have included President Joe Biden and members of his family, as well as lawmakers and business leaders. The U.S. has sanctioned numerous Russians, including government officials and business people.
Penn and Stiller have been outspoken critics of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Penn is an activist involved in relief work, among other causes. Stiller is a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.Hollywood stars and politicians banned by Russia Sean Penn thinking about 'fighting against Russia' amid Ukraine war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, meets with Ben Stiller Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona Sen.
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