Overview

• Russia's foreign ministry announced the sanctions on April 23, 2025, banning 15 MPs and six peers from entering the country.
• The sanctions target politicians from Labour, Liberal Democrats, SNP, and DUP, highlighting cross-party unity in opposing Russia's actions in Ukraine.
• Moscow accused the UK of spreading 'anti-Russian narratives' and demonizing Russia, citing calls to seize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine as a key factor.
• Sanctioned MPs and peers, including Alistair Carmichael and Helen Maguire, described the bans as 'badges of pride' and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine.
• This marks the latest in a series of retaliatory measures by Russia, following similar sanctions on UK parliamentarians in 2023 and 2024.