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Anand announces new sanctions targeting Russian drones as G7 diplomats meet

  • Maan Alhmidi

    Maan Alhmidi

  • Canadian Press

  • November 12, 2025

(Left to right) European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani pose for the family photo during the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is announcing more sanctions on Russia today as she hosts top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries in the Niagara region.

The sanctions will target those behind Russia's drone and cyber attacks on Ukraine, as well as vessels in Russia's sanctions-evading shadow fleet.

G7 foreign ministers are to hear this morning from Ukraine's foreign minister as Russia again targets Ukraine's power grid.

The Russian attacks have brought rolling blackouts to Ukraine as winter approaches and as U.S.-led diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill.

Anand also invited Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and South Korea to take part in the two-day gathering.

The assembled top diplomats will also discuss critical minerals, energy security and economic resilience as U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist policies continue to rattle traditional alliances.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 12, 2025.

-- With files from The Associated Press