New Zealand has introduced sanctions against 14 Russians, seven military enterprises and media outlets, the country’s government reported on its website.
“The group includes military personnel, defence entities and executives, Russian- directed disinformation outlets, and a paramilitary organisation and its senior commanders,” the message reads. The sanctioned list also includes two news agencies, InfoRos and News Front (Crimea).
It is not stated who exactly was included on the sanctions list. All assets of families and organisations under sanctions will be frozen. Blacklisted persons will also be banned from entering New Zealand.
“The Russian Federation supported by its defence sector is responsible for violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, which is a grave breach of international law. Aotearoa New Zealand is particularly concerned by Russia’s recent attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in cities across Ukraine,” New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said.
Over 1,200 individuals and legal entities, including Russian government representatives, are included on New Zealand’s sanctions list.
On 11 October, New Zealand sanctioned 51 Russian entrepreneurs and 24 officials connected to the occupied territories of Ukraine. New Zealand also introduced restrictions on the export and import of luxury items, such as New Zealand wine, seafood, Russian vodka, caviar. There are also sanctions concerning the oil and gas industry.