Government considers Magnitsky sanctions to step up action on Russia

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New federal powers to seize property and deny travel could be wielded against Russians who are implicated in aggression against Ukraine. Russia Ukraine auspol

, support is growing within the Liberals and the Labor caucus to use stronger measures alongside the United States, the United Kingdom and European Union.

The chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, Stefan Romaniw, called for tougher measures against Russian President Vladimir Putin and those around him on the grounds that existing sanctions had not had enough impact.“Putin is a master of being able to paint something grey when it is black and white, to create uncertainty, and ultimately he needs to be sent a strong message that nobody is taking their foot off the pedal,” Mr Romaniw said.

“We are grateful to Australia for such a strong stance and we believe there is still room for more sanctions towards Russia due to the significant amount of violations by the Russian entities of Ukrainian sovereignty,” he said.

 

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