Canada has imposed a new round of sanctions on Russia, including restrictions on exports of energy technology, as part of its effort to put pressure on President Vladimir Putin for Moscow’s involvement in a continuing conflict in neighboring Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Canada and its Western allies, including the U.S. and the European Union, have already imposed several rounds of sanctions on Russia. Prime Minister Stephen Harper declared in a statement that the sanctions “are putting real economic pressure on Russia to cease militarism in Ukrainian territory.”
“Canada will not accept the illegal occupation of Crimea and persistent, provocative military activity in eastern Ukraine,” the prime minister said, warning that his country stands ready to take further measures together with allies and partners if required.
Canada imposes additional sanctions on Russia
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