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New Russia Sanctions Target Enablers of War, Including Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'

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Sanctions aimed at stopping Russia's war effort against Ukraine have been announced by the New Zealand government, targeting actors involved in the Russian military-industrial complex, supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus, as well as vessels that are part of Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

The sanctions are part of New Zealand's ongoing efforts to hold Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine, and follow recent restrictions on Russian oligarchs and military personnel. The 'shadow fleet' refers to a network of ships and vessels used by Russia to evade sanctions and transport goods.

"This latest round of sanctions targets actors who are enabling Russia's war effort, and we hope that this will put pressure on Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine," said Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Key Takeaways:

  • New Zealand has announced new sanctions targeting enablers of Russia's war effort, including actors involved in the Russian military-industrial complex and supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus.
  • The sanctions also target vessels that are part of Russia's 'shadow fleet', which is a network of ships and vessels used to evade sanctions and transport goods.
  • The move is part of New Zealand's ongoing efforts to hold Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine.
  • The sanctions are aimed at putting pressure on Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine.
  • New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, has announced the sanctions in a statement, saying they target actors who are enabling Russia's war effort.

Statistics:

  • The sanctions target actors involved in the Russian military-industrial complex, supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus, and vessels that are part of Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
  • The sanctions are part of New Zealand's ongoing efforts to hold Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine.
  • The sanctions are aimed at putting pressure on Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine.

Sources:

  • New Zealand Government
  • Foreign Minister Winston Peters
  • European Parliament Question for written answer E-002387/2025 to the Commission

Byline: MIL-OSI Publisher Ukraine News.

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