Minister Joly announces additional sanctions in response to Russia’s ongoing violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

November 10, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against 9 individuals and 6 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.

These sanctions are imposed against persons who, by their role in the Kremlin-backed orchestration of disinformation and war propaganda, directly promote Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

Canada is also sanctioning disinformation entities that are either directly funded by the state as federally-owned entities or receive funding in the form of state grants distributed by Kremlin agents. These entities, together with the individuals mentioned above, are part of an organized network whose intent is to spread false narratives and propaganda as if it were expert opinion in an attempt to legitimize Russia’s unjustifiable violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Canada continues to condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine and remains unwavering in its support to Ukraine and its people, who continue to defend their independence, rights and freedoms in the face of Russia’s invasion of their country.