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Canada sanctions Russian defense and cyber-linked targets
Canada announced sanctions against 38 entities and 24 people linked to Russia.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced the measures on Nov.
9 during a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris.
The targets include Russia’s defense industry and ballistic missile production, as well as cyber activities and entities used to finance the war, including crypto exchanges.
Canada said the sanctions aim to weaken Russia’s ability to strike Ukrainian cities.
The announcement came as Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid caused widespread outages of electricity, heat and water ahead of winter.
Ukraine has urged its partners to increase economic pressure on Moscow and provide more financial support.
Canada also announced on Oct.
30 that it would give 500 million euros to help Ukraine cover next year’s budget shortfall.
Canada announced sanctions targeting Russia’s defense industry, cyber activities and entities accused of financing its war against Ukraine.
The package includes 38 entities and 24 individuals, according to the Canadian government.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced the measures on Nov. 9 on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris.
Canada said the sanctions aim to weaken Russia’s ability to strike Ukrainian cities and will continue until Russia ends its aggression and respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Who
- Canada announced the sanctions. They target 38 entities and 24 individuals.
- What
- A new sanctions package targets Russia’s defense industry, cyber activities and entities used to bankroll its war against Ukraine.
- When
- Nov. 9, 2026.
- Where
- The announcement was made in Paris, on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting.
- Why
- Canada said the measures aim to undermine Russia’s capacity to strike Ukrainian cities and impose costs on Russia over its aggression against Ukraine.
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Ottawa announced it would contribute 500 million euros to the European Union to help Ukraine address its budget shortfall next year.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced Canada’s new sanctions on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris.
- Sanctioned entities
- 38
- Sanctioned individuals
- 24
- Announcement date
- Nov. 9, 2026
- Announcement location
- Paris
- EU contribution announced Oct. 30
- 500 million euros (US$559 million)
What people are saying
Canada is taking action to undermine (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's capacity to strike Ukrainian cities with its missiles.
We remain steadfast in our support for Ukraine and will continue to impose costs on Russia until it ends its aggression and respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.