Canada Grants Sanctions Waivers for Russian Titanium to Airbus and Bombardier

The exemptions aim to protect Canadian aerospace jobs, despite criticism from Ukraine's ambassador.

Ukraine's ambassador to Canada sharply criticizes the Trudeau government for allowing Airbus and Bombardier to use Russian titanium.
Canada first imposed sanctions on Russian titanium in February, targeting Moscow's critical export revenue.
Airbus and Bombardier received waivers to continue using Russian titanium, citing the need to maintain operations and protect jobs.
Ukraine's ambassador highlights the military implications of Russian titanium, linking it to the Kremlin's war efforts.
The sanctions waivers have sparked a debate on balancing economic interests with geopolitical pressures.