Carney announces new sanctions against Russia following G7 meeting with Zelenskyy
The package targets 162 individuals, entities and vessels as Canada steps up pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will impose new sanctions against 162 Russian individuals, entities, and vessels during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit in France.
- In 2026, Canada has provided $2.8 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and previously imposed sanctions on more than 3,400 entities and 600 vessels to counter Russia's invasion.
- These measures target Russia's shadow fleet, energy revenues, and disinformation actors, following Carney's condemnation of recent strikes on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery during his meeting with Zelensky.
- Zelensky thanked Canada for its support, emphasizing urgent need for an "energy package" and "more air defence, more patriot missiles" to push Russian President Vladimir Putin toward ending the war.
- The summit also includes discussions on Middle East conflicts and international development funding rethink, as Carney holds bilateral meetings with leaders from Italy, India, and South Korea.
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Canada hits Russia with new sanctions at G7, a day after Lavra strike
Canada imposed new sanctions on 162 Russian individuals, entities, and vessels on 16 June. The move came a day after a Russian strike set fire to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine's most revered religious sites. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the package after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian, France. He condemned the strike on the monastery and pledged continued pressure on M…
Canada announces new Russia sanctions after Carney, Zelensky meeting at G7 Summit
The latest sanctions package will target 162 individuals, entitites, and vessels related to Russia's shadow fleet, its energy revenues, and its defense, industrial, and disinformation sectors.
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