Russia bars five UK nationals, including Washington Post journalist, from entry

Russia banned five British nationals, including Washington Post journalist Catherine Belton, from entering the country. The foreign ministry cited "provocative anti-Russian rhetoric" and London's support for Ukraine as reasons for the ban. The Washington Post and The i Paper correspondents were named. This action is a retaliatory measure following similar sanctions imposed by the UK on Russia, particularly after the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.