PThe heads of the VGTRK and the “Red Star” Dobrodeev and Pimanov, as well as several organizations that Wellington considers responsible for disinformation and cyberattacks, fell under the restrictions
Igor Konashenkov
New Zealand has expanded sanctions against Russia. The list of individual restrictions included “subjects [responsible for] disinformation and malicious [activity] in the cybersphere” (in particular, the Internet Investigation Agency and the 85th Main Center of the Special Service and the Main Center of Special Technologies of the GRU were sanctioned).
In addition, the list included the CEO of VGTRK Oleg Dobrodeev, the president of the media holding “Red Star” Alexey Pimanov, the co-founder of the News Front portal Mikhail Sinelin, the official representative of the Ministry of Defense Major General Igor Konashenkov and the head of the GRU Igor Kostyukov.
After the start of the Russian military operation, New Zealand imposed several packages of anti-Russian sanctions. On April 19, 18 banks and financial institutions, including the Central Bank and the RDIF, were subject to restrictions. On May 2, six defense companies of 170 senators were on the list. Personal sanctions also affected President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Foreign and Defense Ministers Sergei Lavrov and Sergei Shoigu, and other politicians. Export restrictions were introduced.
Wellington has banned the issuance of visas to Russian officials and other citizens associated with the special operation. In early April, New Zealand introduced a tariff of 35% on all imports from Russia.
To support Ukraine, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the transfer of protective equipment and financial assistance to Kiev in the amount of about $3.5 million through the NATO trust fund.
On April 7, Russia, in response to “unfriendly” actions, imposed sanctions against New Zealand, banning the entry of 130 of its representatives, including Ardern, her deputy Grant Robertson and Foreign Minister Nanaya Mahuta.
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