Putin’s daughters sanctioned

The Government has imposed a fresh round of sanctions on the political and economic elite of Russia and Belarus, including Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two daughters.

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said it was the fourth set of sanctions, targeting an extra 22 members of Putin’s inner circle. The sanctions include travel bans, including by superyacht, and prohibitions on dealing with assets or services, shares or securities. More than 1200 people and entities have sofar been sanctioned.

‘‘Russia relies on the ongoing support of those in positions of power and influence as it continues its illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine,’’ Mahuta said.

Included in the sanctions are Putin’s daughters, Maria Vladimirovna Vorontsova and Katerina Vladimirovna Tikhonova; the wife and children of Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov (who is already sanctioned); the Governor of the Central Bank Elvira Sakhipzadovna Nabiullina; and the wife and son of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (already sanctioned).