Russia explains Jeff Shell ban

Jeff Shell

JULY 13 UPDATE: In a move that will exacerbate already tense diplomatic relations with Washington, the Russian foreign ministry reportedly said on Wednesday it deported the NBCUniversal film chief because he was placed on a ‘stop list’ in retaliation over alleged US sanctions against Russian officials.

UPDATE: Foreign ministry claims NBCUni film chief was placed on ‘stop list’

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