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In Tit-For-Tat Move, Russia Sanctions Another 333 Canadian Citizens

Ukrainian lawmakers hold state flags of Ukraine's partners to show their appreciation for political support and military aid in Kyiv on February 1, 2022.
Ukrainian lawmakers hold state flags of Ukraine's partners to show their appreciation for political support and military aid in Kyiv on February 1, 2022.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on April 12 it had imposed sanctions against 333 more Canadian nationals -- including regional officials, lawmakers, politicians, and athletes -- "involved in unbridled Russophobia." The move comes a day after Canada imposed sanctions against 14 Russian nationals and 34 Russian companies, including persons linked to Wagner mercenary group. There are now 1,537 Canadian citizens and companies on Russia’s sanction list.

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