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What action did Mahuta's Russia Sanctions Act 2022 target?

  • Cybersecurity threats

  • Human trafficking

  • Russian invasion of Ukraine

  • Illegal fishing

Answer

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand passed the Russia Sanctions Act 2022. This act imposed stringent economic sanctions and travel restrictions on Russia and individuals associated with the invasion, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The act also empowered the New Zealand government to seize and freeze assets belonging to designated Russian entities and individuals.
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