Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada will impose new sanctions on Russia during the G7 summit after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to multiple reports, the announcement is tied to continued Russian military action in Ukraine. Carney states the new measures focus on assets linked to what he describes as Russia’s “war machine,” targeting individuals, entities, and vessels. One outlet reports the package targets 162 individuals, entities and vessels, with sanctions applied to their assets.
The reports also place the announcement in the context of Canada’s broader support for Ukraine. One outlet notes that last month Carney announced an additional $270 million to help Ukraine secure critical military capabilities. Together, the coverage indicates that Canada is combining sanctions on Russia with additional assistance to Ukraine.
All sources describe the announcement as occurring during Carney’s participation in the G7 summit and in connection with his meeting with Zelenskyy. The measures are presented as part of Canada’s continued response to the war.
