Jakarta, June 19 (UNI) New Zealand has imposed another package of sanctions against Russian individuals and organisations allegedly "involved in the production of drones and other weaponry," as well as against individuals from North Korea, Iran and Belarus who are "supporting Russia's war efforts," the New Zealand Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
"Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced new sanctions on crucial enablers of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. This latest round of sanctions targets actors involved in Russia's military-industrial complex, supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus, as well as vessels that are part of Russia's ‘shadow fleet’ ... These new sanctions target a further 18 individuals and entities who have been assisting Russia’s war efforts. In addition, 27 ‘shadow fleet’ vessels have also been designated," the ministry said in a statement obtained by Sputnik.
This is the first time that New Zealand has specifically imposed sanctions against vessels, the ministry added.
Russia has consistently stated that it can withstand the pressure of sanctions imposed by the West, which began several years ago and has escalated since then. Moscow has also pointed out that the West lacks the courage to acknowledge the ineffectiveness of sanctions against Russia.
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