Canada sanctions more Russians, offers bonds for Ukraine

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Canada’s government says it is imposing sanctions on 35 more Russians in response to that country’s invasion of Ukraine and issuing bonds that individuals can purchase to support the Ukrainian government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday the group being sanctioned includes leaders of Russian state-owned energy company Gazprom and six energy sector entities. The five-year Ukraine Sovereignty Bonds are to be offered to investors through Canadian banks and the money will be channeled to Ukraine through the International Monetary Fund. Trudeau is in Winnipeg, where the Congress of Ukrainian Canadians is holding a three-day meeting.