Australia said it remains committed to supporting Ukraine.
Australia will continue sanctions regarding Russian imports for another year, as the Russian Federation is intensifying its brutal war against Ukraine. This is reported by SBS News.
In a joint statement, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Trade Minister Don Farrell announced that the current “punitive” 35 percent tariff on imports of Russian and Belarusian goods will be extended until October 2023. .
The Australian government has also ordered Export Finance Australia to reject any requests for loans or other financing that support trade with or investment in Russia or Belarus.
Farrell said the government's actions had strengthened measures have already been introduced, including a ban on the import of energy carriers.
“Australia remains committed to supporting the brave people of Ukraine,” he added.
Wong noted that Australia is working with the international community to reduce Russia's ability to finance the war.
“Russia's war against Ukraine is an attack on the UN Charter. This applies to all nations and all peoples. Australia is working with the international community to reduce Russia's ability to finance its illegal, immoral war,” she added.
Earlier this month, Wong announced that Australia was supporting Ukraine's claims against Russia at the UN International Court of Justice.
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Earlier it was reported that Australia expanded sanctions against Russia due to attempted illegal annexation of four regions of Ukraine. Financial restrictions and a travel ban affected 28 people.
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