The Australian government on Wednesday announced further sanctions against more than two dozen individuals and entities in the media industry, political and security areas over the Ukraine conflict.

The targets include the first deputy chief of the general staff of Russia's Armed Forces, the first deputy director of the Federal Security Service, Russian journalists and news anchors, acting ministers and a museum curator, as well as pro-Russia research and cultural institutions.

"With these additional listings announced today, Australia has now sanctioned 827 individuals and 62 entities in response to Russia's invasion," Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said in a statement.