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Russia Bans 347 Citizens Of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania From Entering Country


A car enters a border-crossing point with Russia in Narva, Estonia. (file photo)
A car enters a border-crossing point with Russia in Narva, Estonia. (file photo)

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on March 12 it has banned 347 citizens of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, including ministers, lawmakers, public figures, and journalists, from entering Russia over the three Baltic nations' "hostile policies toward Russia." According to the ministry, the Baltic states have supported sanctions against Russia, supplied weapons to Ukraine, and "re-written history," among other things. After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have supported Ukraine and its efforts to repel Russian invading forces.

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