NZ approach to Russia sanctions 'strategic' - expert

From Checkpoint, 6:06 pm on 7 March 2022

An international affairs expert says New Zealand's tailored approach to further sanctions on Russia is a strategic move.

The Russia Sanctions Bill is will pass under urgency this week and soon freeze onshore assets and ban ships and aircraft from New Zealand's space.

Professor of International Affairs at Otago University Robert Patman says the bespoke approach protects both New Zealand's reputation and independence.

Our political reporter Anneke Smith has more.