World News | Canada Sanctions More Russians, Offers Ukraine Bonds

Winnipeg, Oct. 28 (AP) The Canadian government announced Friday that it will impose sanctions on 35 more Russians in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine and issue bonds that individuals can buy to support the Ukrainian government.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the sanctioned groups included the leaders of Russia’s state-owned energy company Gazprom and six energy sector entities.

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“Canada will continue to support the government and people of Ukraine as Russia continues its unlawful and unjustified aggression against Ukraine,” Trudeau said in a statement.

Five-year Ukrainian sovereign bonds will be offered to investors through Canadian banks, and funds will flow into Ukraine through the International Monetary Fund.

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Trudeau is in Winnipeg, where the Ukrainian Canadian Congress is holding its three-day meeting. (Associated Press)

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