New Zealand announced significant new sanctions on Russia

Government of New Zealand announced on Monday that it would impose “significant” new sanctions on Russia. Including oligarchy, individuals and organizations responsible for or associated with the invasion of Ukraine.

“Such a bill has never been brought before our parliament, but since Russia has vetoed UN sanctions, we must act to support Ukraine and our partners in opposing this invasion.”According to the newspaper, Prime Minister Jacinta Order highlighted ‘New Zealand Herald’.

Artern explained that sanctions would allow Russian assets in New Zealand to be frozen, prevent individuals and companies from moving their money and assets into the country, and prevent boats, ships and planes from entering New Zealand waters or airspace.

“When we first responded to Russia’s invasion by targeting travel bans, suspending military exports and suspending bilateral foreign office consultations, we said we had no choice at the table.”The Prime Minister added.

Thus he insisted “The bill also allows for sanctions against other states that are complicit in Russia’s illegal activities, such as Belarus.”

Andern has expressed sadness to the Russian people and stressed that sanctions should affect “decision-makers” in Russia.

Similarly, speaking about China’s place in the conflict, he said it would encourage the Asian giants to “take a stand on what happened in Ukraine.”

The New Zealand government announced last week that it would implement a series of measures against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, including a travel ban on Russian officials and restrictions on diplomatic involvement.

South Korea on Monday suspended all transactions with the Russian central bank and joined a global movement to impose additional sanctions against Moscow. Response to Russian military action in Ukraine.

According to the South Korean news agency YonhapNewsThe South Korean government will announce the details after consultation with relevant government agencies.

On March 1, South Korean officials announced sanctions against seven Russian banks and their subsidiaries in an attempt to join the international community’s crackdown on Moscow.

Seoul thus wants to impose measures similar to those announced by other countries, such as the United States and the European Union.

In the meantime, andThe Japanese government has raised travel alert levels throughout the Russian Federation And encouraged its citizens to travel to that country regardless of reason, and advised its occupants to leave before tightening immigration restrictions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to Russia to Level 3, the second most severe of its four levels (slightly below the one that forces its compatriots to vacate a territory).Government spokesman Hirokasu Matsuno announced this Monday.

(With information from the European Press)

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