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Ukraine Presses Canada and UK to Tighten Sanctions and Unlock Frozen Russian Assets

No new measures were announced, with Kyiv signaling an escalating diplomatic campaign aimed at forcing Moscow into a ceasefire

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Overview

  • Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Canadian FM Anita Anand agreed to intensify political and sanctions pressure on Moscow to enforce a ceasefire.
  • Sybiha asserted that fully deploying frozen Russian assets is essential to ensure Moscow bears the cost of its aggression.
  • He praised Canada’s role in the Coalition of the Willing as key to bolstering Ukraine’s resilience and driving international efforts for peace.
  • In a separate call, Sybiha and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy discussed the UK’s leadership in the coalition and explored ways to expand long-term financial support for Ukraine.
  • Details of both conversations were shared on the social platform X to reinforce Kyiv’s public diplomacy strategy and sustain allied unity.