Russia Bans 9 Canadian Officials From Entering Russia Over Alexey Navalny Sanctions
Russia imposed a travel ban on nine Canadian citizens for their roles in placing sanctions on Russia for its arrest of opposition leader Alexey Navalny, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a June 7 news release. Canada's sanctions are unlawful and have "contributed to the deterioration of our bilateral relations," the release said.
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Russia's responsive sanctions were levied against David Lametti, justice minister and attorney general; Anne Kelly, Correctional Service commissioner; Brenda Lucki, Royal Canadian Mounted Police commissioner; Marci Surkes, executive director-policy and cabinet affairs for the Prime Minister's Office; Dominic LeBlanc, minister of intergovernmental affairs; Jody Thomas, defense deputy minister; Mike Rouleau, defense vice chief of staff; Brian Brennan, Royal Canadian Mounted Police deputy commissioner; and Rear Admiral Scott Bishop, commander of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command.