Sanctions

• Iranians, Russians among 7 sanctioned by Canada over rights violations

  The sanctions target officials whom Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. accuse of having a role in long-standing human-rights violations.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2023
  
• ‘Russian collaborators’: Canada sanctions Moldova oligarchs, TV stations

  The sanctions come as Moldova, a fledgling democracy with a pro-western government that shares a border with Ukraine, aims to co-ordinate international support.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2023
  
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• Iran nuclear and missile sanctions by Britain, France and Germany to remain

  Under the 2015 accord, Tehran agreed to limit enrichment of uranium to levels necessary for nuclear power in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.

  World

  Sep 14, 2023
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• Forced transfer of Ukrainian kids prompts U.S. sanctions on 11 Russians, 2 facilities

  U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield made the announcement at a U.N. Security Council meeting that the U.S. organized on Ukraine's national day.

  World

  Aug 24, 2023
• Wagner Group may be smuggling weapons from Mali to Ukraine, U.S. Treasury says

  The Wagner Group may be trying to smuggle weapons to Ukraine from Mali as Russia continues its invasion of the country, U.S. officials say.

  World

  May 26, 2023
• Canada sanctions more Iran guard corps members, police after Toronto rally criticism

  The sanctions follow criticism of the Liberals this weekend at a large rally called the Tirgan Festival at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena.

  World

  Mar 27, 2023
• 2 Canadian companies on U.S. sanctions list accused of supplying Russia’s war on Ukraine

  Two electronics distribution companies, CPUNTO and Electronic Network, were listed for "acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests" of the U.S.

  World

  Mar 6, 2023
• Canada to send Ukraine 4 more Leopard tanks, lays further Russian sanctions

  The federal government’s move comes after an additional $32 million in security support was announced on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2023
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• Russia’s ambassador warns against travel to ‘dangerous’ Canada

  Russia's ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov said in a recent Russian-language interview that Canada is a "very dangerous country."

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2023
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• Canada announces new Iran sanctions amid protests over Mahsa Amini death

  This is Canada's third package of sanctions against Iran due to its ongoing "human rights violations and continued actions to destabilize regional peace and security."

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2022