[Russia Expands List of EU Individuals Banned from Entering Russia] The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 18th, announcing that in response to the EU's recent approval of the 21st round of sanctions against Russia, Russia has significantly expanded the list of EU individuals banned from entering the country. The statement noted that on July 23, the EU approved its 21st round of sanctions aimed at harming Russia's interests. In response, Russia, in accordance with its domestic laws, has substantially expanded the list of EU individuals prohibited from entering the country. This includes individuals involved in decisions to provide military aid to Ukraine, those engaged in activities aimed at undermining the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation, and individuals responsible for implementing anti-Russian sanctions, damaging Russia's relations with third countries, or obstructing Russia's maritime navigation. The statement further mentioned that Russia has also imposed entry restrictions on individuals in European countries who hold anti-Russian positions, as well as EU member state parliamentarians and European Parliament members who voted in favor of anti-Russian resolutions and legislation. On July 23, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on social media that EU member states had reached a political agreement on the 21st round of sanctions against Russia. The new sanctions will add 32 Russian banks to the transaction ban list, while also targeting related cryptocurrency firms and oil trading platforms. The EU also announced that it would suspend the dynamic price cap mechanism on Russian oil for one year to prevent Russia from benefiting from sharp fluctuations in international oil prices. (Xinhua News Agency)