Canada today imposed sanctions on its two daughters Russian President Vladimir Putinfollowing the example of other countries in recent weeks due to the “illegal and unjustified invasion of the Russian regime in Ukraine”.
Ottawa’s new sanctions target 14 “close associates,” including Vladimir Putin’s two daughters, the wife and daughter of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and Russian oligarchs and their families.
“Canada will continue its efforts to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and his associates accountable for their involvement in the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian regime.”he stated the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Melanie Joliein a press release.
Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonovaborn in 1985 and 1986 respectively and already sanctioned by the US, Britain and the European Union, are the daughters of Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila’s ex-wife.
Sergei Lavrov’s wife, Maria Lavrovaas well as his daughter Ekaterina Vinokourova, are also on the list of people targeted by this new round of Canadian sanctions, which provides for the seizure of assets, the ban on conciliation and the inability to travel to Canada.
“We urge the accomplices of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine to be held accountable for their actions”wrote for his part in a tweet today the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trinto.
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