Canada intensifies sanctions on Russia amid “illegal and unjustifiable” Ukraine war
By Global News
Canada is expanding its sanctions against Russia as foreign ministers from the G7 met in Paris Monday. The new measures target 38 organizations and 24 individuals, including those linked to Russia’s ballistic missile development and cyber operations. "I am underscoring the overall point that Russia's war is illegal…
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Sanctions
Penalties such as trade bans, asset freezes or travel bans imposed by one or more countries on another country, group or person.
Sanctions are used to pressure governments without military action, with costs for both sides.
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