Canada Sanctions Individuals, Media Entities For Spreading 'Disinformation And War Propaganda'

Canada cited an "organized network that aims to spread false narratives and propaganda that is passed off as expert opinion" in an attempt to legitimize Russia's war in Ukraine. (illustrative photo)

Canada said it is imposing fresh Russian-related sanctions against nine individuals and six entities for their roles “in the Kremlin-backed orchestration of disinformation and war propaganda” and directly promoting “Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.” Included in the entities sanctioned are Izvestia, Parlamentskaya Gazeta, and the REN TV channel. "These organizations [and individuals] are part of an organized network that aims to spread false narratives and propaganda that is passed off as expert opinion, in an attempt to legitimize Russia's unjustified violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.