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Politics
Dominic Giannini

Australia looks to sanction Putin directly

Marise Payne says 'it's an exceptional step to sanction leaders, but it's an exceptional situation'. (AAP)

Australia is seeking advice about sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as the Kremlin pushes forward with its invasion of Ukraine.

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced the move following the United States, United Kingdom and European allies taking similar steps.

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