Canada sanctions Russia for Ukrainian child abductions
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- Canada imposes new sanctions on Russia over its treatment of Ukrainian children.
- Russia has deported and transferred thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia or Russian‑occupied territories.
- Ukrainian children are placed in reeducation camps or military training programs.
Why it matters: Canada's sanctions freeze assets and block travel for Russian officials tied to Ukrainian child abductions, hurting Russia's illicit gains and signaling heightened international pressure on its war conduct.
