Australia has prohibited the shipment of aluminium ores to Russia

            The Australian government has banned the shipment of alumina and aluminium ores to Russia in an effort to increase the economic consequences for the Kremlin as a result of its decision to invade Ukraine.

The measure is intended to limit Russia’s capacity to produce aluminium, which it then sells to customers in a variety of sectors. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the embargo demonstrates Australia’s “unwavering determination to holding the Putin administration accountable”.