Canada Expands Sanctions Against Russian Persons and Entities Supporting War in Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau has announced new sanctions against 76 individuals and entities that support Russia's military-industrial base, are involved in the illegal deportation or forced displacement of Ukrainian children, or support Russia's information operations capabilities, as well as senior Russian government officials and oligarchs who support the Putin regime. 

‘Three years ago, Russia launched an illegal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine that has killed hundreds of thousands and forced millions to flee. In the face of incredible odds, Ukrainians have stood up and fought for freedom and democracy. Canada has supported and will continue to support Ukraine in achieving a just and lasting peace,’ Trudeau said during his visit to Kyiv the day before. 

To date, Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 3,000 individuals and entities involved in the violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and gross and systematic human rights violations. The Prime Minister also announced that Canada is taking action against Russia's shadow fleet by sanctioning 109 vessels based on their involvement in the transport of sanctioned goods, including hydrocarbons, the proceeds of which fuel the Russian war machine.  

Also in response to Russia's renewed attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which have left millions of civilians without electricity, water and heat, the Prime Minister announced a $50 million contribution to help support Ukraine's urgent efforts to repair and replace damaged energy equipment and critical infrastructure in partnership with the Energy Community Secretariat. This builds on the $20 million in funding Canada announced last year to support this initiative at the Ukraine Peace Summit in Lucerne, Switzerland.