Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is imposing sanctions on all federal Australian members of Parliament in response to the supposedly “unfriendly actions” of the government, which has worked in lockstep with democratic allies to penalise Russian officials over the invasion of Ukraine. On April 7, the Russian ministry criticised Australian authorities for following the “collective West” in engaging in “Russophobic” actions and imposing sanctions on top leaders of the Russian Federation. All members of the Australian lower house, upper house, and some state legislatures have been barred from entering Russia, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, and Victorian state Opposition Leader Matthew Guy, who is of Ukrainian descent. The Russian ministry is promising to add more people to the “blacklist” including those from the Australian military, businesses, experts, and media personalities who have “incited negative attitudes” towards Russia. The announcement comes after Australia …