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Russia had also imposed sanctions against officials from western countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Last month in June, Russia also imposed personnel sanctions against 29 British media representatives and 20 defence figures. Russia has already imposed personal sanctions against several US and Canadian officials, including US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. On Wednesday Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday said that the Russian military’s objectives in Ukraine had changed. Lavrov added that Russia’s aim in Ukraine is no longer limited “only” to the east. Notably, the fighting has intensified in the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine comprising separatist republics of Donetsk and Lugansk.
