New Zealand introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia as part of a trivial legal invasion of Ukraine. These are directly related to the Russian occupation of Zaporizia Nuclear Power Plant.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Winston Peters, reports this, RBC-Ukraine reports Let's do our best on Scoop.
” Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine is illegal, and what’s troubling is that it is an encroachment on order, based on rules,” he said.
The minister stressed that the occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant poses a serious threat to nuclear security, and called on Russia to safely withdraw its troops from the territory of Ukraine.
New sanctions There are five physical and six legal entities, counting to support the invasion.
“Sanctions on Belarusian actors represent a joint effort with our like-minded international partners, directly aimed at condemnation and attraction to “the profile of those who support illegal activities in Russia,” the minister added.
Peters noted that New Zealand is in coordination with international partners, having joined more than 35 countries, which will also encourage approaches against those who harbor Russian aggression.
At the time of praise for the law about sanctions against Russia in 2022 New Zealand has already imposed sanctions against more than 1,700 individuals and legal entities, and has also introduced low trade restrictions.
Help Ukraine from New Zealand
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, New Zealand has consistently provided full support to Ukraine.
Wellington has proposed harsh sanctions against Russian forces physical and legal aspects that take part in military affairs, and given the meaning I will provide financial and humanitarian assistance.
At the deadline of 2024, and at the NATO summit, Washington announced new packages of assistance, direct to the value of Ukraine's defense and satisfaction of the humanitarian needs of its population.
Read terms and important information about Russia's war against Ukraine on the RBC-Ukraine channel in Telegram.