Australian sanctions on Russia: who do they target and will they have an impact?
by Elias Visontay from World news | The Guardian on (#5WDXB)
Australia joins US, UK and Europe with first tranche' of measures, but will they help sway Vladimir Putin on Ukraine?
The Australian government will implement a raft of sanctions against Russia, insisting there must be consequences" for Moscow's recent military actions along its border with Ukraine, and recognition of separatist-controlled regions in the east of the country.
Prime minister Scott Morrison unveiled the first tranche" of sanctions on Wednesday, bringing Australia in line with the US, UK and European allies' initial responses to Russian president Vladimir Putin's actions in relation to Ukraine.
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