Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau clarified the details of new sanctions against Russia

New Canadian sanctions against Russia will affect oligarchs, individuals close to the “regime” in the country, as well as individuals and enterprises from the defense sector, according to a message on the website of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following his visit to Kiev.

“The imposition of sanctions against 21 more Russian individuals, including oligarchs and close accomplices of the Russian regime, and <...> 19 individuals in the Russian defense sector and five organizations for providing indirect or direct support to the Russian military,” the message says.

Earlier, Trudeau, speaking at a press conference after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 8, said that more than 40 defense industry representatives and businessmen, as well as five legal entities, would fall under the new restrictions.

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In addition, the Canadian Prime Minister announced a new aid package for Ukraine, which will include the supply of military equipment worth $50 million (18 drones with cameras, small arms, howitzer ammunition, etc.); $25 million to ensure food security in Ukraine; $10 million to support human rights, civil society in the country and mine clearance. To support Ukraine, Canada also decided to abolish trade duties on Ukrainian imports for a period of one year.

Zelensky on his Telegram channel said that during the meeting he informed the Canadian prime minister about the weapons that Ukraine needs and agreed with Trudeau "to work together on solutions for post-war reconstruction." In addition, the Ukrainian leader noted the importance of Canada's support in demining.

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