Russia Bans 92 More Americans, Including Journalists

Journalists, law enforcement, and business people affected in latest move
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Posted Aug 29, 2024 7:13 AM CDT
Russia Bans 92 More Americans, Including Journalists
Wall Street Journal Editor in Chief Emma Tucker participates in a panel discussion on the importance of free and safe global reporting, in New York.   (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Russia's Foreign Ministry has expanded its list of banned Americans, adding 92 individuals, including journalists and business professionals. The ministry cited the move as a retaliation against the Biden administration's "Russophobic course." The new ban affects prominent journalists from leading US newspapers.

Among those banned are 11 current or former staff from the Wall Street Journal, among them Editor in Chief Emma Tucker. Tucker has been particularly critical Russia regarding its arrest of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was detained on espionage charges and released in August as part of a prisoner swap. The list also includes five journalists from the New York Times, including Kyiv Bureau Chief Andrew Kramer, and four from the Washington Post.

The ministry's statement accused these journalists of spreading "fakes" about Russia and its armed forces. In addition to media personnel, the list includes individuals from law enforcement, academia, businesses, and think tanks. To date, Russia has barred over 2,000 Americans from entering its borders. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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