Australia Imposes More Sanctions Against Russia Amid Tensions With Ukraine

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced additional sanctions against Russia amid escalating tensions with Ukraine on Wednesday and warned businesses to prepare for retaliation through Russian cyberattacks.

"The sanctions will impose strong economic sanctions in the regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, targeting the following sectors transport, energy, telecommunications, oil, gas and mineral reserves," Morrison confirmed.

The PM also told reporters in Sydney that immediate sanctions will be imposed on Russian individuals in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.

"We will impose travel bans and targeted financial sanctions on eight members of the Security Council of the Russian Federation," he said.

Morrison then listed the banking institutions which would now face sanctions from Australia.

The response, Morrison said, is to Russia's recognition of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of eastern Ukraine as independent states.

Putin has denied Russia intends to invade Ukraine.

"Australians always stand up to bullies and we will be standing up to Russia along with all of our partners," he said.

"This invasion is unjustified, it's unwarranted, it's unprovoked and it's unacceptable," he added.

Morrison also confirmed that Australia would act in unison with other countries, especially the U.S. and UK.

"Our intention today and the decisions taken by the National Security Committee are to ensure that we are in lock-step with the United States and the United Kingdom in the sanctions that they are imposing upon Russia and these other areas."

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[almosighelaswa]

Bullies last time I check the harsh treatment of Australian during covid

[jsfenterprisesllc]

Uh-oh! Looks like Australia needs a reason to print money!

[rogerbing]

Did Australia get permission from their Chinese handlers ?

[klinklinom]

About 50% of native Australians still experience discrimination on a daily basis. Talk about Australians always standing up to bullies, heh?

[TheRedland]

Correct title Nazi Australia post sanction against Russia fight Nazi regime.

[chrisskinner]

What's in it 4 these nations 2 get involved when Their Own nations is rotten as hell.

[Nigscoop]

Watch out you guys. Australia is coming for ya

[alooga]

Australia needs to impose sanctions on Canada as well (and other countries must follow suit).

[darthvadeth]

Who sanctioned Assies for war crimes in Afghanistan?

[Doug_Hefernen]

This Tyrant should be removed from power.

[stark]

Figures the overlords of Australia just doing what they do.

[JohnDoe-wyyd]

Putin never called me racist for being white.

[garysmith]

Global governments loving all this power these past couple years

[Константин-дщ]

Funny how Australia didn't do anything when China went into Hong Kong, India and Tawain??? 😆

[LG-zdum]

Australian's should stand up to this bully, Morrison, for locking them down and taking their freedom.

[frankcastle]

Australia trying to sanction Russia is like Boris Johnson trying not to get caught with his pants around his ankles....again.

[narancauk]

No sanctions for KOSOVO??? ( that broke away from SERBIA)???

[Stevemaro]

Puppet behaviour that only hurts Australians

[Dima-pxpr]

What's Australian have that Russian don't live with out?

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