Canada imposes 2,800 sanctions on russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine - Foreign Minister
Kyiv • UNN
Canada has imposed numerous sanctions on russia and russians over their invasion of Ukraine. In particular, the Canadians froze bank accounts related to the company of oligarch abramovich.
Since the beginning of russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Canada has imposed 2,800 sanctions against the aggressor country. This was stated by Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, UNN reports.
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She emphasized that the legislation allows freezing and detaining assets of russian companies and individuals.
We have already imposed 2,800 sanctions against Russia and russians over the war in Ukraine. We have frozen bank accounts related to abramovich's company. Our goal is to win the existing lawsuits in court and make this sanctions regime work
Addendum
Dmytro Kuleba noted that Ukraine, together with its partners, will decide on the use of frozen russian assets in 2024.
I have no doubt about it, knowing the dynamics of these discussions
Recall
Canada emphasizes the need for continued support for Ukraine and hopes that the agreement on bilateral security commitments for Ukraine has reached the finish line.
