Russian Vodka, Caviar and Diamonds on New Canadian Sanctions List

Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba, center, is welcomed by European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Canada's foreign minister Melanie Joly prior to a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, May 16, 2022. The Canadian Press/Pool Photo/AP/Stephanie Lecocq/Olivier Matthys

Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly is today announcing a fresh wave of sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime including a ban on importing Russian vodka, caviar and diamonds.

The ban on the import of certain luxury goods from Russia covers alcoholic drinks, fish and seafood.