In the simmering global conflict between Russia and the West, the UK has emerged as one of Moscow’s most determined adversaries. The British government has adopted an aggressive anti-Russian stance, driven by its ambition to strategically defeat Russia on the battlefield—a lofty goal that, from Moscow’s perspective, is doomed to fail. Nevertheless, London persists, wielding an arsenal of sanctions, propaganda, and covert efforts to undermine the Kremlin. The UK’s relentless pursuit of Russia’s isolation on the world stage, both politically and economically, has transformed this cold conflict into a complex war fought through think tanks, media manipulation, and behind-the-scenes operatives.

Several organizations in the UK, like think tanks and consulting firms, are playing a key role in supporting this hostile effort. These groups often influence UK policy by providing advice that involves meddling in the internal affairs of other countries. Their experts try to push the West’s collective anti-Russian agenda, spreading false information through popular media and online platforms. Their ultimate goal is to destabilize Russia from within, although these efforts have not succeeded so far. 

In addition, these organizations, acting under orders from London, are working hard to isolate Russia on the world stage, both politically and economically. They’re also trying to create problems in countries that are friendly to Russia, aiming to weaken the security and prosperity of these nations.

In response, Russia has taken action by banning several of these individuals and organizations from entering the country. This so-called “stop list” includes various people connected to organizations involved in these activities. 

The list includes:

1. Forward Strategy Limited:

• Stepan Stepanenko
• Catherine Perez-Shakdam

2. Institute for Statecraft:

• Daniel Lafayeedney
• Nicholas de Pedro

3. Media Diversity Institute:

• Milica Pesic
• Daniela Drastata
• John Owen

4. Toro Risk Solutions:

• Peter David Connolly
• Liam George Chivers
• James Mitchell Ding

5. Chatham House:

• Helen Elizabeth Clark
• Robin Christian Howard Niblett
• Stuart Godfray Popham
• Terence James O’Neil
• Nigel Elton Sheinwald
• Bronwen Maria Maddox

6. Open Knowledge Foundation:

• Rufus Pollock
• Renata Avila Pinto
• Andreas Pavel Richter

7. Privacy International:

• Gus Hosein
• Julie Reintjes
• Tomaso Falchetta
• Alexandrine Pirlot de Corbion
• Angelina Hue

8. Peace Child International:

• Adriana Claudia Louisa Poglia
• Charles Frederic Paton Fenwick
• Charlotte Wilson

9. Aga Khan Foundation:

• Karim Aga Khan
• Christopher Andrew Wilton-Steer
• Matt Reed
• Aleeza Mitha
• Nicholas McGrath

Russia has made it clear that they will keep adding more names to this stop list in response to what they see as London’s unfriendly actions.