Federal Government Warns Canadians Against Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Federal Government Warns Canadians Against Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, on March 1, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is warning Canadians against fighting for Russia in Ukraine, saying anyone who does so could face severe consequences.

Freeland issued the warning during a news conference in Ottawa today, where she announced further sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.