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G7 Foreign Ministers in Canada Tighten Pressure on Russia as Ottawa Rolls Out New Sanctions

Canada uses the Niagara meetings to press pragmatic cooperation on Ukraine, energy security, critical minerals despite friction with Washington.

Overview

  • Canada sanctioned 13 individuals and 11 entities tied to Russian drone and cyber operations, added LNG-linked firms, and blacklisted 100 more shadow‑fleet vessels, aligning measures with the U.S., U.K. and EU.
  • Ukraine’s foreign minister Andriy Sybiha urged support for long‑range capabilities, as the U.K. pledged £13 million to repair Ukraine’s energy grid and moved to restrict maritime services for Russian LNG.
  • Host Anita Anand emphasized multilateral coordination on security and economic resilience, with agenda items including maritime security and critical‑mineral supply chains that reduce dependence on China.
  • India joined as an outreach partner; S. Jaishankar met Anand to review progress under the CanadaIndia Roadmap 2025, discussed law‑enforcement dialogue, and received condolences over the New Delhi explosion.
  • Jaishankar held multiple bilaterals with counterparts and regional leaders on trade, energy, health and technology, while G7 deliberations unfolded against U.S. tariff disputes and defense‑spending tensions.