New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions



News New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions Wellington accuses DPRK of helping Moscow ‘sustain its illegal war of aggression,’ pledging to hold it accountable Alannah Hill June 19, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un inspecting Hwasong-11D short-range ballistic missile TELs at an unnamed factory \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 10, 2024) New Zealand has introduced fresh sanctions targeting North Korean military support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including arms shipments that help sustain Moscow’s war effort. Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Thursday that the new sanctions will cover an additional 18 individuals and entities connected to Moscow’s military-industrial network, as well as 27 vessels linked to a “shadow fleet” that transports Russian oil and helps circumvent oil price caps imposed by Western partners. New Zealand has introduced fresh sanctions targeting North Korean military support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including arms shipments that help sustain Moscow’s war effort. Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Thursday that the new sanctions will cover an additional 18 individuals and entities connected to Moscow’s military-industrial network, as well as 27 vessels linked to a “shadow fleet” that transports Russian oil and helps circumvent oil price caps imposed by Western partners. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions

Wellington accuses DPRK of helping Moscow ‘sustain its illegal war of aggression,’ pledging to hold it accountable

Alannah Hill June 19, 2025

New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions

Kim Jong Un inspecting Hwasong-11D short-range ballistic missile TELs at an unnamed factory | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 10, 2024)

New Zealand has introduced fresh sanctions targeting North Korean military support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including arms shipments that help sustain Moscow’s war effort.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Thursday that the new sanctions will cover an additional 18 individuals and entities connected to Moscow’s military-industrial network, as well as 27 vessels linked to a “shadow fleet” that transports Russian oil and helps circumvent oil price caps imposed by Western partners.

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