The black list includes 14 oligarchs close to Putin. They also banned the export and import of luxury goods.
In connection with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Canada extended sanctions against the Russian Federation, banning the export and import of luxury goods. This was reported by the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, May 20.
Canada also imposes personal sanctions against 14 Russian oligarchs, their family members and people close to the Putin regime.
“Right now, the Government of Canada prohibits the export to Russia of targeted luxury goods, in particular alcoholic beverages, tobacco, certain textiles and sportswear, footwear, expensive clothing and accessories, jewelry, household goods and art.Canada also prohibits the import.of targeted luxury goods.from Russia, in particular, alcoholic beverages, seafood, fish and non-industrial diamonds.
At prices in 2021, the total value of the prohibited items was $ 75.7 million.
The Canadian government also imposes a ban on the export of Russian goods that could be used in the manufacture of weapons.
In addition, the restrictions also affected 14 people, including Russian oligarchs, members of their families and those close to the Putin regime.
“These individuals directly contributed to Vladimir Putin’s futile war in Ukraine and are responsible for the pain and suffering of the people of Ukraine,” the Canadian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
It will be recalled that G7 finance ministers discussed the possibility of imposing secondary sanctions, as well as other ways to limit Russia’s oil revenues in such a way as to simultaneously reduce the upside impact on oil prices. energy. It was also learned that Hungary had blocked the EU’s proposal to ban Russia’s oil imports. Later, information emerged that Russia’s oil transportation ban was no longer included in the sixth package of EU sanctions.
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Source: korrespondent
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