Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand said on August 22, 2022, that New Zealand would increase the pressure on Russia by introducing sanctions against half a hundred Russian collaborators in the occupied regions of Ukraine.
Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta
“President Putin’s proxies in Ukrainian territory are seeking to progress the Kremlin’s policies and the objectives of its illegal occupation. The sanctions build on earlier measures targeting political and military figures in separatist administrations in breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk [east of Ukraine – ed.]. Today’s measures affect 48 officials and one entity.”
The Minister emphasized that New Zealand “will continue to actively pursue sanctions against Kremlin-appointed officials and those who are enabling the occupation to further Russia’s objectives”.
The Foreign Ministry of New Zealand added that since the beginning of the Russian invasion, the country has imposed sanctions against almost 900 individuals and legal entities associated with the aggression, as well as imposed strict trade restrictions against the Russian Federation.
“The Putin regime has appointed sympathizers as so-called ministers or mayors or in other roles in occupied parts of Ukraine, in an attempt to shore up its illegal presence, and force political integration with Russia through economic, cultural and military control.”
See also: New Zealand expanded sanctions against Russia
