Winston Peters sanctions 65 vessels involved in shipping Russian oil

Thursday 30 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 30 Oct 2025, 4:39pm

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has sanctioned 65 "shadow fleet" vessels used to transport Russian oil. The decision aims to target revenue used to fund the war in Ukraine. The announcement was made while Peters met with Nordic foreign ministers in Stockholm.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 30 Oct 2025, 7:08am

   Winston Peters announces sanctions on 65 vessels over transport of Russian oil (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 30 Oct 2025, 7:12am

   Russia’s shadow fleet targeted in expanded oil sanctions (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 30 Oct 2025, 4:39pm

   Peters sanctions 65 vessels over transport of Russian oil (opens in new tab)