Canada imposes additional sanctions on Russian oligarchs, bans some luxury goods trade

　　div classBodysc17zpet90 cdBBJodivpReuters – Canada said on Friday it was imposing additional sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banning the import and export of targeted luxury goods from Russia in response to Moscows invasion of Ukraine.p

　　pThe new measures would put restrictions on 14 individuals including Russian oligarchs, their family members, and close associates of Vladimir Putin, according to an official statement.pdivdivdiv classBodysc17zpet90 cdBBJodiv

　　pThe import ban would target Russian goods including alcoholic beverages, seafood, and nonindustrial diamonds, while the export ban would target luxury goods such as footwear, luxury clothing and jewelry.p

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　　pp Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Ottawa Editing by Chizu Nomiyamap

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