Canada will impose sanctions on another 23 Russian citizens over human rights violations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's website said.
"Canada is also imposing additional sanctions against Russian individuals. These sanctions target 23 members of the Russian justice and security sectors, including police officers and investigators, prosecutors, judges, and prison officials, involved in gross and systematic human rights violations against Russian opposition leaders," the statement said.
Trudeau also announced a $500-million military aid package for Ukraine, which will be used to purchase surveillance and communications equipment, fuel and medication.
"This builds on the $3.4 billion in assistance to Ukraine Canada has committed so far this year, and we will continue our unwavering support for Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. We will continue to work with our international partners to increase pressure on Russian officials and hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his illegal invasion as well as the war crimes and human rights violations that have been committed by his regime," the statement says.
“Canada continues to support Ukraine as it defends its territory, sovereignty, and independence from Russia. This additional military assistance will support Ukrainians as they bravely continue to fight against Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion, while these new sanctions will put added pressure on those who support these acts of war. We, along with other members of the international community, will continue to use every tool at our disposal to hold Russia accountable for its brutal actions against Ukraine,” says Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.
