Ottawa puts further sanctions on Russia After the allegation that Moscow was mixed to influence the election in MoldovaSaid the Office of Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Thursday.

Canada imposes sanctions against 16 individuals and two entities in accordance with the regulations on special economic measures (Moldova) for their role in “Russian’s small interference activities in Moldova,” said Anand’s office.

“These individuals actively participated in coordinated efforts that were aimed at destabilizing the democratically elected government in Moldava. They are associated with politician and businessman Ilani Shor, who was sanctioned by Canada and who fled Moldova in 2019,” continued in the statement.

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The list of people who are sanctioned include the Shor Party officials, a political party led by Ilan Shor. The Canadian government sanctioned the party in June 2023.

The list also includes former Moldova officials and the Gagauzia autonomic territorial units, “The Moldova region whose current administration has a strong connection with Russia.”

Canada also sets sanctions on members of the prophetic Moldovan media accused of “spreading misinformation”, as well as “other participants in Russian abuse abroad”.

Two entities where Canada set up sanctions on Thursday include a victory/victory, a political block run by Shor and the paramilitary group supported Shor, which Canada accused of “involved in organizing a series of Anti -Holder’s protests in Moldova 2023.”

Anand’s office said that Canada presents these measures “because political actors and organizations influenced by Mr. Shora intensify their efforts to interfere with the next Moldave Parliamentary elections, which will be held on September 28, 2025.”

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