Canada just sanctioned 100 Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers — plus drone and cyber suppliers behind the front lines

Canada has unveiled a new package of sanctions designed to strike at Russia’s energy revenues, military suppliers and digital warfare infrastructure, according to the Canadian government. The measures form part of a wider G7 strategy aimed at raising the economic cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now approaching its fourth year.

For the first time, Canada imposed sanctions on Russian entities that support cyber infrastructure tied to Moscow’s hybrid operations, Euromaidan Press reports. The government also sanctioned several developers and operators linked to Russia’s drone program.

Another key component of the sanctions package is the inclusion of 100 Russian ships. Described as part of Moscow’s “shadow fleet,” these vessels have been used to transport “goods and property for the benefit of Russia” or Russian-linked persons.

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