Russia imposes sanctions on 333 Canadian citizens, the name of the Governor General of Canada is also included in the list
The list, published by Russia's Foreign Ministry, includes Canada's Governor General Marie Simon, more than 250 members of regional assemblies and dozens of Canadian athletes who have publicly supported a ban on Russian athletes participating in the 2024 Olympics.
Russia on Wednesday sanctioned 333 Canadian officials and public figures including prominent Olympians. Russia described the move as a tit-for-tat against Canada's sanctions on Moscow and its support for Ukraine. Russia has struck a major blow by imposing a permanent ban on Western officials and high-profile individuals from entering Russia. Since the West sanctioned hundreds of Russian individuals and companies over the invasion of Ukraine.
Canada's Governor General Mary Simon's name also in the list published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia
The list published by Russia's foreign ministry on Wednesday includes Canada's Governor General Marie Simon, more than 250 members of regional legislatures and dozens of Canadian athletes who have publicly supported a ban on Russian athletes participating in the 2024 Olympics.