YEREVAN, MARCH 19, ARMENPRESS.Canadian government has expanded the list of sanctions against Russia. “Armenpress” reports, the website of the Global Affairs of Canada informs about this.

“In order to maintain the efficacy of existing sanctions until Russia fully complies with its international obligations with respect to Ukraine, the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations have been amended to list 10 additional entities and two additional individuals in Schedule 1 that are subject to an asset freeze and dealings prohibition. The Russia Regulations have also been amended to expand the category of entities that may be subject to sanctions under Schedule 1. In addition, the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations have been amended to list four additional entities and three additional individuals that are subject to an asset freeze and dealings prohibition.

Sanctions are more effective when applied in coordination with partners. Canada’s new measures align with recent actions taken by the United States and the European Union”, reads the statement of Global Affairs of Canada.