MOSCOW, April 27. /TASS/. Russia has significantly expanded the list of representatives of European institutions banned from entering the country in response to the 20th package of European Union’s sanctions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

- Adoption of the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions grossly violates international law.

- The European Union continues its attempts to apply pressure on Russia in such way.

- New European sanctions are incapable of influencing the foreign policy of Russia, the ministry stressed.

- Russia remains committed to safeguarding its national interests, securing rights and freedoms of its citizens, and consistently participating in establishing fair and multi-polar world order.