Russia imposes sanctions on Ukrainian officials including Prime Minister

Russia has imposed economic sanctions on several Ukrainian government officials, including Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko, Defense Minister"s Advisor Oleksandr Kubrakov, and Economy Minister Oleksiy Sobolev. The sanctions prohibit these individuals from opening or using bank accounts in Russia, acquiring real estate or other property within the Russian Federation, and entering the country.

These measures are viewed as a symbolic act against the Ukrainian government amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.

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