Auckland, Feb. 24 -- As the world marks three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced additional sanctions on Russian entities and support for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction.

"Russia's illegal invasion has brought three years of devastation to Ukraine's people, environment, and infrastructure," Peters says.

"These additional sanctions target 52 individuals and entities involved in Russia's military-industrial complex, its energy sector, North Korea's support to Russia's war effort, and the forced relocation or re-education of Ukrainian children."

Peters announced a further USD 3 million contribution to the World Bank-administered Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform ...