Russia Bans Biden Family Members, Officials, and Others in Retaliatory Sanctions

CEO says he's 'proud' to be sanctioned

First Lady Jill Biden visits the CREADE refugee center in Pozuelo de Alarcon, Spain, on June 28, 2022. Spanish Royal Household via Getty Images

Russia on Tuesday banned U.S. First Lady Jill Biden and her daughter from entering the country in retaliation for the growing number of U.S. sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the country’s foreign ministry announced.

In total, 25 U.S. citizens were included in the round of retaliatory Russian sanctions, including academics, U.S. government officials, and other individuals.