Russia has barred top United Kingdom -based journalists as part of sanctions

Russia has barred top United Kingdom UK -based journalists and defence figures as part of sanctions, in response to UK measures on Russian public figures.

The British Broadcasting Commission Bbc’s Clive Myrie, Orla Guerin, Nick Robinson, and Nick Beake, who have reported from Ukraine, and Director General Tim Davie are on the list.

A spokesperson said the BBC will continue to report independently and fairly.

Sky TV, Times, Guardian, Channel 4 and ITV journalists were also barred.

Russia has already banned hundreds of elected British Members of Parliament.