New Zealand has imposed another round of sanctions against Russia, targeting cyber operators and people accused of involvement in the forced relocation and re-education of Ukrainian children. Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced the latest measures today, with 33 individuals and entities added to New Zealand’s sanctions regime. Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced the latest measures today, with 33 individuals and entities added to New Zealand’s sanctions regime. The latest announcement marks New Zealand’s 36th round of sanctions against Russia since the Russia Sanctions Act came into force in March 2022. More than 2,000 individuals, entities and vessels have now been sanctioned by New Zealand, alongside trade restrictions and other measures.