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Foreign Office issues strongly worded statement as it responds
Move is in response to similar Russian measures earlier
Travellers from country now need visas with decision reportedly
Ukraine president says Kyiv will not ‘recognise any territory
Canadian foreign minister condemns ‘unjustified’ trade war and condemns
Lady Falkner, chair of the EHRC, says moves run
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Ukraine president describes talks with US delegation as positive