Russian sanctions of Americans, Brits a 'badge of honor'

Russia’s foreign ministry imposed sanctions Wednesday on 287 members of the British parliament, accusing them of "demonizing" Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.

The list includes members of both major parties and some former lawmakers, banning them from entering Russia. The ministry statement cited “hostile rhetoric and far-fetched accusations coming from the mouths of British parliamentarians ... aimed at demonizing our country." It accused the lawmakers of promoting Russia's international isolation and undermining "the foundation of bilateral cooperation.”

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was unmoved by Russia's rhetoric.

“All those 287 should regard it as a badge of honor,” Johnson told parliament