Canada, Australia Issue New Russia Sanctions
Canada and Australia last week announced a range of new Russia-related sanctions to mark the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Canada designated 10 people and 153 entities for supporting the Russian military through “finance, logistics and sanctions evasion.” The measures, which Canada said were coordinated with the U.S. (see 2402230035), include Russian government officials, senior industry executives, companies operating in the country’s defense industry, and firms providing oil transportation and logistics services.
The country also announced new export controls on goods that Russia can use to make weapons for its war against Ukraine. Those items include explosives used in the mining and construction industry -- such as detonators -- and 20 other items “known to be used by Russia to produce and manufacture weapons.”
Australia designated 55 people and 37 entities, including people and companies involved in Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children from regions under Russian control; companies operating in Russia's defense, energy, media and minerals industries; and businesses involved in Russian procurement networks in Belarus, Iran and North Korea. “These sanctions reflect the Australian Government's position that those supporting Russia's illegal war will face consequences,” the country said.