Australia tightens pressure on Russia with new sanctions

Australia has imposed new sanctions against Russian individuals and companies, according to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, Report informs via RBC-Ukraine.

“The Minister for Foreign Affairs has by legislative instrument designated persons and entities for targeted financial sanctions and declared persons for travel bans (together, 'listed') in accordance with item 6A of regulation 6 (the Russia Criteria) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011,” the statement reads.

Australia has added 37 Russian individuals and 7 organizations to its sanctions list.

According to Russian media, Australian sanctions have targeted Russian singer Yaroslav Dronov, known by his stage name Shaman. Sanctions were also imposed on members of the leadership of several Russian companies.