Canada sanctions 22 Belarusian officials for supporting Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Canada announced a slew of sanctions against 22 senior officials of Belarus’ Department of Defence for supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Canada announced sanctions on 22 senior officials of Belarus’ department of defence on Thursday for supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The latest sanctions target members of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime who have been in lockstep with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Today’s announcement sends a clear message to President Putin’s accomplices: those who support violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence will be held accountable,” reads a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the ministry said they have sanctioned more than 500 people and entities from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Canada has also imposed a 35-per cent tariff on goods from Russia and Belarus.
The most recent sanctions are a measure to put pressure on Russian allies like Belarus for supporting Putin’s attack, according to the press release.
“The world is horrified to witness the senseless violence occurring in Ukraine. Just as Canada is imposing severe sanctions on the Russian regime, Belarusian leadership must also be held accountable for enabling and supporting Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked attacks,” said Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly.
The latest sanctions follow Wednesday’s announcement that Belarusian planes would be banned from entering Canadian airspace
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