Russia bans entry of former US President Barack Obama, 499 other Americans
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Russia's foreign ministry on Friday said it banned entry to 500 Americans, including former president Barack Obama. The moves come as a counter-attack to sanctions imposed by Washington. In a statement, the ministry also said Russia had refused the latest US request for consular access to detained reporter Evan Gershkovich, who faces spying charges.