Canada imposes more sanctions on Russia

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 16:11

Canada has released the names of the two Russian companies and nine individuals it is imposing economic sanctions and travel bans on, following a move by the United States earlier ...to step up economic pressure on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine.

Canada is imposing economic sanctions on ExpoBank and RosEnergoBank and ...nine Russian individuals...

..."The illegal occupation of Ukraine continues and Russia's military aggression persists.

"Until Russia clearly demonstrates its respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Canada will continue to work with its allies and like-minded countries to apply pressure that will further isolate Russia economically and politically," Harper said...

The United States announced its third round of sanctions Monday morning amid increasing violence in eastern Ukraine, slapping sanctions on seven Russian government officials and 17 companies linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The U.S. also revoked licenses for some high-tech items that could be used by the Russian military...

This has been excerpted from the 28 April 2014 article by CBC News and is available at http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ukraine-crisis-canada-imposes-more-sanctions-on-russia-1.2624334.