Russia imposes sanctions on 15 British MPs, claims Moscow's seized funds finance war in Ukraine

Russia imposes sanctions on 15 MPs and six members of the House of Lords, banning them from entering the country due to what it called "hostile statements and unfounded accusations" against Moscow.

Russia's Foreign Ministry released a statement on Wednesday, accusing the United Kingdom of "fabricating anti-Russian narratives" and attempting to "demonize" the country.

The ministry announced sanctions on 21 British politicians from across the political spectrum, targeting parliamentarians who have called for frozen Russian assets to be seized and used to fund Ukraine's war effort.

Among those sanctioned are Labor MPs Phil Brickell, Jeevun Sandher, Johanna Baxter and Blair McDougall, as well as Liberal Democrat representatives Alistair Carmichael, Chris Coghlan, Helen Maguire and James MacCleary.

Stephen Gethins of the Scottish National Party and Jim Shannon of the Democratic Unionist Party were also on the list.

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