US Republican senators Ron Johnson and John Barasco refused to travel to Russia after the Russian consulate did not issue a visa to their colleague, a Democrat from the State of New Hampshire Joan Shain. This is reported by the newspaper Politico. According to the publication, the senators intended to come to Russia in January to meet "the next generation of Russian leaders and current official politicians to understand the prospects of Russian-American relations". At the same time, the delegation was aware that Shain would not allow entry into the country. "The decision to refuse a visa is unsuccessful and counterproductive for improving international relations," Johnson said.. Later, the Russian embassy explained that Shain was included in the "black list" created by Moscow in response to US sanctions. "We did not create this situation.

We repeatedly suggested that Washington abolish sanctions as a harmful tool for international politics. What they sowed-they shook it, "they summed up in the diplomatic mission. Shain actively supports anti-Russian sanctions, and also agitated for a ban on the use of Kaspersky software in US government institutions. More important news in the Telegram channel "The Tape of the Day". Subscribe!.

Original article: Russia refused to issue a visa to the US senator from the "black list".