Russia has banned 36 more New Zealanders, including mayors, journalists, public figures, and defense force leaders. These individuals are accused of “shaping an anti-Russian agenda.”
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that entry to the country is “closed in perpetuity” for those on the list. This action is a response to New Zealand’s “politically-motivated” sanctions against Russian individuals and entities.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that as New Zealand continues its anti-Russia policies and sanctions, they will keep updating their stop list.
The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade expressed disappointment but not surprise, noting that Russia’s actions are consistent with their attacks on press freedom. The sanctions also target members of New Zealand’s Defence Force who have been training Ukrainian troops for self-defense.
Despite these sanctions, New Zealand remains committed to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
This isn’t the first time Russia has issued such sanctions. In April 2022, 130 New Zealanders, including former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Governor-General Cindy Kiro, were barred from entering Russia. In July 2022, another 32 were added to the list, and in January 2023, 31 more New Zealanders faced similar bans, including TVNZ’s former CEO Simon Power and Clarke Gayford, the husband of former Prime Minister Ardern.
That is one fit cat. I dont think i could walk that far. Let a lone a cat!!!
long way for a cat to travel
it was really good and interesting I loved it good job
That’s a long way.
The owners must’ve been scared to lose their cat but in the end the cat was found by a kind person who looked after the cat after walking 1448 km.
Thats pretty amazing! Very fit cat. Surely it didn’t do it all on paw! That’s crazy!
a least the cat got home
That cat must love their family so much to travel 1448 km, by paw!
I want that cat NOW!!!!!!!!
wish i could travel that far
wow cat strong
traveled so long!
they are so cute