For four years, Australia has done something important on Russia: it has stayed in the fight. Canberra has kept adding names, tightening measures, and aligning itself with the broader coalition backing Ukraine. On Feb. 24, 2026, the government announced its largest sanctions package since the start of the full-scale invasion. Australia has now issued more than 1,800 Russia-related sanctions since February 2022. That record matters. But it is no longer enough. JOIN US ON TELEGRAM Follow our