Canada expands sanctions against Russian individuals and entities linked to aggression
Nation25 February 2025, 12:57 PM
The new sanctions list includes TV host Vladimir Pozner,
Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov, and his wife. Restrictions were also imposed
on the Dialog agency and its director, Vladimir Tyutyun, the Institute for
Internet Development, the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation, the Artek children’s
center, the Russian Copper Company, Russia’s Aerospace Forces, and the country’s
radiation, chemical, and biological defense troops.
On Feb. 24, European Union foreign ministers approved the
16th package of sanctions against Russia. According to the official text, the
sanctions target 48 individuals and 35 entities responsible for actions that
undermine or threaten Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and
independence.
The EU restrictions also apply to 74 tankers from Russia’s
shadow fleet, which transport Russian oil in violation of sanctions.