Canada and other G7 nations announce new sanctions on Russia
Global News
Leaders of G7 countries released a joint statement reaffirming their support for Ukraine and announcing further sanctions on Russia.
The G7 Leaders’ Summit kicked off on Friday in Hiroshima with Canada joining other members to announce new sanctions on Russia, as well as new funding to guard against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Leaders of G7 countries released a joint statement reaffirming their support for Ukraine and announcing further sanctions on Russia.
“We are renewing our commitment to provide the financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support Ukraine requires for as long as it takes,” the statement says.
“We are imposing further sanctions and measures to increase the costs to Russia and those who are supporting its war effort.”
Earlier on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new sanctions Canada was imposing in short remarks made to media.
“Today, Canada’s announcing more than 70 new sanctions focused on people who are supporting a Russia’s illegal military action and complicit in human rights violations,” he said.
“Canada will continue to be there to support Ukraine and support international rules based order.
The Prime Minister’s Office says the sanctions are on “17 individuals and 18 entities linked to Russian companies that provide military technology and know-how to Russia’s armed forces, family members of listed persons, and members of the Kremlin elite.”