Vladimir Lisin has been sanctioned by Australia over the Russian war in Ukraine ©Getty Images

International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President Vladimir Lisin has been sanctioned by Australia over the Russian war in Ukraine.

Lisin, listed by Forbes as Russia's richest individual, is chairman and majority shareholder of steel giant Novolipetsk.

The appearance of Lisin on the Australian Government's list of designated and declared persons comes as he faces increasing pressure to step down as head of the ISSF.

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