The list of Russians below includes some of Vladimir Putin 's closest associates . Highest - ranking politicians and influential businessmen are among those excluded . Informal aides and long - term allies to Putin are barred from traveling to EU and the U.S .
The list of Russians targeted includes some of Vladimir Putin 's closest aides . Highest-ranking politicians and influential businessmen are among those listed . Informal aides and long-term allies to Putin are banned from traveling to EU and the U.S .