New Zealand sanctions Belarus defense enterprises

New Zealand imposed sanctions against several representatives of the leadership of Belarus on Monday, the country's government said in a statement, Report informs, citing foreign media.

"The sanctions cover 27 representatives of the Belarusian authorities and defense enterprises that support Russia's actions in Ukraine," the text says.

Among those included in the sanctions list by the New Zealand authorities are 12 Belarusian citizens banned from visiting the country in March.