Russian journalist Kurbatova left Ukraine with three year entry ban, - SBU

Journalist of Russian propaganda TV channel Pervyi Kanal Anna Kurbatova was expelled from Ukraine with a three year entry ban.

This was announced by SBU spokesperson Olena Hitlianska on Facebook, Censor.NET reports.

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"Russian propagandist Anna Kurbatova, on who a decision was made to expel from the country, has crossed Ukrainian-Russian border.

"She was banned from entering our state for three years.

"The decision was made over the activities of Kurbatova, who was harming the national interests of Ukraine," Hitlianska wrote.

Earlier, Pervyi Kanal of Russia reported that Kurbatova was detained by SBU in Kyiv.