Peters Announces Sanctions on 65 Vessels over Transport of Russian Oil

New Zealand Expands Sanctions On Russia’s Oil Industry And Shadow Fleet

Since the Russia Sanctions Act came into force in March 2022, NewZealand has imposed sanctions on more than 1,900 individuals, entities, and vessels, alongside a range of trade measures. This is New Zealand’s 33rd round of Russia sanctions.

Russia’s shadow fleet targeted in expanded oil sanctions

Winston Peters announces sanctions on 65 vessels and actors from Belarus, Iran, and North Korea.

Peters announces sanctions on 65 vessels over transport of Russian oil

The Foreign Minister says oil is a key source of revenue helping Russia fund its war in Ukraine.

Peters targets Russian oil trade in latest sanctions round

FILE PHOTO. Image – @geogeolite, X. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil trade while meeting with the Nordic 5 Foreign Ministers in Stockholm. “New Zealand is sanctioning 65 shadow fleet vessels involved the shipment of Russian oil, a key source of revenue funding Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,” said Peters. New Zealand has also sanctioned actors from Belarus, Iran, and North …