New Zealand has imposed another round of sanctions against Russia, targeting cyber operators and people accused of involvement in the forced relocation and re-education of Ukrainian children.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced the latest measures today, with 33 individuals and entities added to New Zealand’s sanctions regime.
The Government says the new package puts a particular focus on cyber actors supporting Russia, as well as individuals and organisations connected to programmes involving the forced relocation, abduction and re-education of Ukrainian children.
Others targeted include people involved in creating and spreading pro-Russian propaganda designed to legitimise Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
The sanctions also extend to individuals and entities contributing to Russia’s military-industrial complex, Russian political figures and actors from North Korea and Iran accused of providing support to Moscow.
Cyber activity has become an increasing focus of international sanctions as governments target networks accused of gathering intelligence, helping evade existing sanctions and disrupting countries and organisations opposing Russia’s war.
The latest announcement marks New Zealand’s 36th round of sanctions against Russia since the Russia Sanctions Act came into force in March 2022.
More than 2,000 individuals, entities and vessels have now been sanctioned by New Zealand, alongside trade restrictions and other measures.
The Government says the latest action reinforces New Zealand’s continued support for Ukraine and its international partners as the conflict continues.
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