Russia to Retaliate for UK Sanctions, Report Says

Russia will retaliate after the United Kingdom sanctioned 25 Russian nationals earlier this week (see 2007060025), Reuters reported July 7. A Kremlin spokesperson said it “can only regret such unfriendly steps” by the U.K., and added that “some kind of retaliatory response will apply to the extent that it suits the interests of the Russian Federation,” Reuters reported.