Australia and Japan slap new sanctions on Russian defence and finance officials, arms exporter, central bank and other entities as Moscow shows no signs it’s ready to halt its military campaign in Ukraine, now in its 23rd day Follow our live coverage:👇
Despite mounting casualties, punishing international sanctions and unexpectedly strong resistance from Ukrainians, US sees no sign that Russia"is prepared to stop" its offensive –– now on its 23rd day.
Firefighters work at the site of a fire at the Barabashova market, as Russia's offensive in Ukraine continues, in Kharkiv city on March 17, 2022. Australia has placed sanctions on Russia's Finance Ministry and 11 additional banks and government organisations, covering the majority of the country's banking assets along with all entities that handle Russia's sovereign debt.
"With our recent inclusion of the Central Bank of Russia, Australia has now targeted all Russian government entities responsible for issuing and managing Russia's sovereign debt," Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne said in a statement. Japan also imposed new sanctions against 15 Russian individuals and nine Russian groups, it said, adding targets of new asset freeze sanctions also include Russian defence official and two lawmakers.Russia’s ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor Kalbukhov, says the Balkan nation could face a Ukraine-like scenario if it decides to join NATO
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