Australia on July 20 announced targeted sanctions against 35 Russian defense, technology, and energy entities and 10 Russian and Belarusian individuals. Among the individuals sanctioned are Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova; First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Andrei Turchak; First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov; Vladimir Lepin, the head of Russia's arms manufacturer Kalashnikov; and Nikolai Kolesov, the chief of Russia's largest producer of military helicopters. The list also includes Belarusian military officials who represent a threat for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Australia has already sanctioned more than 1,100 individuals and entities supporting the invasion of Ukraine. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.
Australia Sanctions More Russian Entities, Individuals In Response To Ukraine Invasion
Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova (right) is among the 10 Russian and Belarusian individuals sanctioned by Australia.