Russia Bans 55 More Canadians From Entry

MOSCOW, Sept 1 (NNN-TASS) – The Russian Foreign Ministry, announced yesterday that, an additional 55 Canadian citizens have been indefinitely barred from entering the country, in response to Ottawa’s anti-Russian sanctions.

In addition to the travel ban on these “high-ranking military, politicians and public figures,” the activities of three non-governmental organisations from Canada, are now recognised as undesirable in Russia, the ministry said.

A total of 818 Canadians, including Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, have been under Moscow’s sanctions, including an entry ban, official data showed.