Canada expands sanctions against Russia over abduction of Ukrainian children

According to an Ukrinform correspondent, this was stated in a press release issued by the Canadian government.

"Canada strongly condemns Russia's actions and is sanctioning an additional 23 individuals and five entities involved in the violations against Ukrainian children," the government announced.

Canada emphasized that "the unlawful deportation and forced transfer of children constitute a grave breach of international humanitarian law and a profound violation of human rights."

"Canada calls on the Russian authorities to immediately return Ukrainian children to their communities and comply with its international legal obligations. The return of these children is both a humanitarian imperative and a central element to achieving a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine," the statement said.

As previously reported, Canada has so far imposed sanctions on more than 80 individuals and entities involved in violations of the rights of Ukrainian children.

According to Ukrinform, today, May 11, a high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children is taking place in Brussels.

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