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

Par :Yuri Zoria
13 novembre 2025 à 03:30

canada just sanctioned 100 russian shadow fleet tankers — plus drone cyber suppliers behind front lines · post canadian ukrainian flags chamberca ukraine news reports

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.

This comes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Since then, the G7 countries and the European Union have imposed multiple rounds of sanctions aimed at cutting Russia’s export revenues used to fund the war and blocking the transfer of military-use technologies. Russia, however, continues and escalates its military actions in Ukraine while constantly devising new sanctions evasion schemes, sourcing weapons and matériel from North Korea and Iran, and acquiring technology from China.

Canada adds new wave of sanctions against Russian vessels, drone developers, and cyber enablers

On 12 November 2025, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced a sweeping expansion of sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. The updated list targets 13 individuals and 11 entities, many of them directly involved in supplying or developing military and hybrid warfare tools used by Russia in its ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

  • For the first time, Canada imposed sanctions on Russian entities that support cyber infrastructure tied to Moscow’s hybrid operations. The government also sanctioned several developers and operators linked to Russia’s drone program.
  • In addition, the new sanctions hit several Russian liquified natural gas companies. Ottawa stated that energy revenue continues to play a major role in financing Russia’s war of aggression.
  • 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. Canada previously sanctioned over 400 such vessels as part of earlier actions coordinated with its allies.

Minister Anand said Canada remains “unwavering in its commitment” to Ukraine’s sovereignty and will continue to apply pressure until Russia halts its invasion. The announcement aligns closely with sanctions introduced in October by the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.

Measures part of long-term sanctions strategy

The Canadian Government described the move as a direct response to Ukraine’s current priorities on the battlefield and as reinforcement of the G7’s coordinated pressure campaign. The update also signals Ottawa’s continued alignment with G7 member states on sanctions policy and military support.

Since 2014, Canada has sanctioned more than 3,300 individuals and entities involved in violating Ukraine’s sovereignty, human rights abuses, or aiding Russia’s military operations.

 

 

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