Sean Penn, Ben Stiller Banned From Coming into Russia In Reaction To U.S. Sanctions

Russia imposed private sanctions Monday on 25 American citizens, together with actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, according to U.S. sanctions towards Russians stemming from the battle in Ukraine.

Russia’s International Ministry stated the crowd, which additionally integrated trade leaders, lecturers and executive officers, could be banned completely from coming into Russia.

Earlier rounds of Russian sanctions towards American citizens have integrated President Joe Biden and contributors of his circle of relatives, in addition to lawmakers and trade leaders. The U.S. has sanctioned a lot of Russians, together with executive officers and trade other folks.

Penn and Stiller had been outspoken critics of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Penn is an activist serious about reduction paintings, amongst different reasons. Stiller is a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Prime Commissioner for Refugees.