Australia to impose sanctions on 67 Russians over Ukraine

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on April 7 that Australia was imposing sanctions on 67 Russians due to Moscow's actions in Ukraine, Report informs referring to Reuters.

"Today, I'm announcing 67 further sanctions of Russian elites and oligarchs, those close to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin who facilitate and support his outrageous actions," she told reporters as she arrived at NATO.

A ban on the supply of luxury goods to Russia, including jewelry, gold, wines, vehicles, furs and other goods, also came into force on April 7 in Australia.