Russia's Foreign Ministry has announced it has banned 121 high-profile Australians from entering Moscow in response to Canberra's sanctions as one person on the list slams the 'Russophobic agenda' claims as a 'lie'. SEE THE FULL LIST.
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday night the"Russophobic agenda" from the individuals on its list meant they were"indefinitely" banned.
Billionaire mining magnate Gina Reinhart was one of 121 Australians to be included in Russia's ban list announced on Wednesday night. Picture :Hancock Prospecting Moscow suggested the listed Australians participated in"Russophobic agenda". Atlassian co-founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar who were named on the stop list. Picture: Kelly Sullivan/Getty ImagesChannel Seven's chairman Kerry Stokes. Picture: Hollie Adams/The Australian
Defence Force Chief Angus Campbell was among the military officials named. Picture NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard "I have highlighted it most humane voices and the lessons about human rights and freedom that Russian dissidents have taught the West.
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