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Canada sanctions 38 entities and 24 individuals tied to Russia's war on Ukraine

Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced new Russia sanctions in Paris on November 9, on the sidelines of a G7 foreign ministers' meeting. Newly listed are 38 entities and 24 individuals, among them parts of Russia's defence industry linked to ballistic missile technology and cyber activity, plus financial backers such as crypto exchanges. The release said the measures aim to weaken Russian military capability and raise the economic cost of the war on Ukraine. It also said that since 2014 Canada has sanctioned over 700 vessels and more than 3,500 people and organizations.

World events. Added November 9, 12:41 pm Saskatchewan time.References 1

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