New Zealand imposed sanctions against the Russian army and the military-industrial complex

On a street in Christchurch. New Zealand. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 1The New Zealand government has announced a new package of sanctions against the armed forces and the military-industrial complex of Russia, according to a message published on the website of New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanai Mahuta. including in relation to defense structures that are responsible for the supply of weapons and military equipment. It is noted that sanctions have also been imposed on the Sogaz insurance company, Russian Railways, as well as on organizations that are engaged in research, production and testing of military equipment for the Russian Armed Forces.Moscow puts 32 New Zealanders on stop list in retaliation for anti-Russian sanctions»The Russia Sanctions Act, which was passed unanimously by New Zealand's Parliament in March, allows for a wide range of measures, including travel bans, asset freezes, a ban on financial transactions and a ban on to cross the New Zealand border for ships and aircraft,» Makhuta recalled. She also noted that these measures prevent New Zealand citizens and companies from providing goods and services to the Russian armed forces and other defense enterprises that are subject to sanctions. In early June, New Zealand added 44 companies to the sanctions list against the Russian Federation and Belarus, including Gazprom. Earlier, New Zealand announced sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, members of the National Security Council, Russian politicians, businessmen, military leaders, State Duma deputies who voted for the recognition of the independence of the DPR and LPR on February 15. They are denied entry to New Zealand and denied banking services, and possible accounts are frozen. Vessels and aircraft belonging to them, as well as military aircraft or ships of the governments of Russia and Belarus, cannot be admitted to New Zealand territory. As previously reported, from April 25, an additional tariff of 35% was introduced on Russian imports to New Zealand. After the start of the special military operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, the West increased sanctions pressure on Russia. Putin has previously said that the policy of containing and weakening Russia is a long-term strategy for the West, and sanctions have dealt a serious blow to the entire global economy. According to him, the main goal of the West is to worsen the lives of millions of people.