7 Mar 2022

Harsher sanctions en route for Russia

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 7 March 2022

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, pressure is mounting on New Zealand to adopt harsher sanctions against President Putin's regime.

Cabinet is this afternoon considering advice on a Russian Sanctions Bill.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the proposed law would be specific to this invasion, rather than a general scope.

Ukraine-born New Zealand lawyer Anastasiya Gutorova spoke to Mani Dunlop, ahead of the announcement this afternoon.