Canada imposes new set of sanctions against Russia

Canada imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting a number of defense plants, a seaport and an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Canada imposes additional sanctions on 10 individuals and 153 entities. These sanctions are focused on industries that affect the ability of the Russian government to continue its illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

The sanctions also target individuals and entities that support the Russian army through finance, logistics and sanctions evasion.

Among the listed individuals are an aide to Vladimir Putin, as well as senior officials of private and state-owned companies registered in Russia and Cyprus.

Most of the sanctioned companies are part of the Russian military-industrial complex, providing the Russian Ministry of Defense with research and development, production, repair and other goods and services.

Meanwhile, the US imposed a large-scale package of sanctions against Russia for its military aggression in Ukraine. Hundreds of legal entities have been subject to the restrictions.

The EU has also imposed restrictions on a number of governors, "officials" in the occupied territories and representatives of the North Korea as part of the 13th package of sanctions against Russia.