Canada prepares new sanctions against Russia due to illegal deportation of Ukrainian children

Canada is planning to announce a new sanctions package against Russia in response to the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories.

Source: Ukrinform, citing Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly after the Peace Formula conference

Quote from Joly: "A US representative announced new sanctions against Russia yesterday, primarily related to deported children. 

We are currently coordinating our sanctions with the US and the European Union."

Details: Joly emphasised that Canada aims to continue exerting "maximum pressure" on Russia.

Background: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged for increased support for Ukraine.

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