Canada announces new sanctions on Russia at G7 ministers’ meeting – National

The sanctions will target those behind Russia’s drone and cyber-attacks on Ukraine, as well as vessels in Russia’s sanctions-evading shadow fleet.

G7 foreign ministers are to hear this morning from Ukraine’s foreign minister as Russia again targets Ukraine’s power grid.

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Business Matters: Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada

The Russian attacks have brought rolling blackouts to Ukraine as winter approaches and as U.S.-led diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill.

Anand also invited Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and South Korea to take part in the two-day gathering.

The assembled top diplomats will also discuss critical minerals, energy security and economic resilience as U.S. President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies continue to rattle traditional alliances.