Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has announced that further retaliatory measures are being considered after the United States refused to issue visas to Russian journalists who were expected to join Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on a trip to New York to attend UN Security Council meetings. Ryabkov stated that while a partial response has already been given, additional steps are being considered.
The difficulties encountered by Lavrov’s delegation in obtaining US visas to travel to the UN Security Council on April 24 and 25 were previously reported. However, it has now been revealed that representatives of the Russian media did not receive visas at all. This led to concerns about press freedom and sparked an outcry in Russia.
The United States and Russia have long had strained relations, with tensions escalating in recent years over a variety of issues. The issue of visas for Russian journalists is just the latest in a series of disputes between the two nations. It remains to be seen what additional retaliatory measures Russia will take in response to the visa issue, but the situation is likely to further damage already strained US-Russia relations.
While the Russian government has not yet announced what specific measures will be taken, the situation is being closely watched by international observers. Many are concerned that the ongoing disputes between Russia and the United States could have far-reaching implications for global security and stability.
