New Zealand extends sanctions in opposition to Russia for an additional three years

The federal government of New Zealand has prolonged sanctions in opposition to Russia for 3 years, from 17 March 2025 to 17 March 2028.

Supply: New Zealand Ministry of International Affairs and Commerce

Quote: "Our sanctions are aligned with these of like-minded nations … Collectively we purpose to exert stress on Russia to vary course by limiting its capacity to finance and equip the struggle in Ukraine."

Particulars: The ministry studies that the choice to increase the sanctions was made on 21 February.

Background:

• The Russia Sanctions Act 2022 was unanimously handed by the New Zealand parliament on 9 March 2022. It empowered the Minister of International Affairs to impose sanctions in response to threats to Ukraine's sovereignty or territorial integrity.
• In 2023, the governments of Australia and New Zealand prolonged sanctions in opposition to Russia to mark the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
• In Might 2024, New Zealand imposed sanctions on 28 people and 14 authorized entities offering army assist to Russia in its struggle in opposition to Ukraine.
• On 24 February 2025, New Zealand introduced one other extension of sanctions in opposition to Russia in assist of Ukraine.

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