Canada announces new Russia sanctions as invasion of Ukraine hits 4 years
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In front of Ukrainian ambassador Andrii Plakhotniuk, Anand announced the renewal of Operation Unifier, a military training mission launched in 2014.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced new sanctions against Russia and financial support for Ukraine on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“If we value democratic government, if we value the concept of territorial integrity, if we value state sovereignty, then we see Ukraine’s fight as part of a broader fight in defence of those principles,” said Anand.
In front of Ukrainian ambassador Andrii Plakhotniuk and students at the University of Ottawa, Anand announced the renewal of Operation Unifier, a military training mission initially launched in 2014, promising $2 billion for the program.
This adds up to a total of $25 billion of support from Canada to Ukraine over the last four years.
“Furthermore, Canada will be imposing sanctions on 21 individuals and 53 entities, as well as 100 vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet, under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations,” according to a press release from the Department of National Defence.
“Canada is also lowering its price cap for Russian crude oil from US$47.60 to US$44.10 per barrel.”
Continuing to stand by Ukraine is crucial, according to Anand, for asserting the rule of international law.
“Putin cannot redraw maps at will. Geography is not a matter that dictators can decide,” Anand said.
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