The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that entry restrictions will be imposed on some European Union officials.

On October 31st local time, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement announcing that in response to the European Union's 19th round of sanctions against Russia, Russia has implemented entry restrictions on EU institutions and individuals from EU member states in accordance with the law. The restricted individuals include those who support providing military assistance to Ukraine, are involved in supplying dual-use goods to Ukraine, engage in activities that undermine Russian territorial integrity, work for EU institutions, countries, and business organizations that block Russian ships and goods, as well as citizens of EU member states and some Western countries; those who are involved in the illegal arrest of Russian officials, establish so-called "courts" to judge the Russian leadership, seize Russian state assets and use their proceeds for the benefit of Ukraine, use sanctions to oppose Russia and hinder relations with other countries, representatives of EU and other European institutions. The statement emphasizes that the EU's hostile policy will not affect Russian policy. Russia will continue to implement policies to defend national interests, protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens, and promote global multipolarity.