Canada sanctions Moldovan oligarchs, politicians over Russia ties

Canada is imposing sanctions on Moldovan oligarchs, business people and politicians over their links to Russia and to prevent alleged Russian destabilization efforts in the region, the Canadian foreign ministry said.

The sanctions target seven individuals and one entity, the pro-Russian opposition Shor Party, the Canadian ministry said in a statement, Reuters reported.

The targeted individuals include the Shor Party’s leader, exiled businessman Ilan Shor; former Moldovan parliament member Vladimir Plahotniuc and businessman Veaceslav Platon.

The sanctions were announced as European leaders met in Moldova in a show of support for the country which borders Ukraine and is led by a pro-Western government. .

Moldova’s government has repeatedly accused Russia of trying to destabilize the mainly Romanian-speaking country through its influence  in pro-Russian parties and media.

„These targeted sanctions will serve to undermine Russia’s ability to continue its unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine through Moldova, counter Russian destabilization efforts in the region and support the democratically elected Government of Moldova,” the ministry said.

Canada has imposed more than 1,900 sanctions on individuals and entities since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Reuters reported.

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