Alberta’s premier suggests now is the time to wean the western world off of Russian oil and gas.
Jason Kenney says we need to crack down on the impact Russian exports are having on markets around the world.
This comes after Russian troops invaded Ukraine Thursday, from the air, land, and sea. Dozens of deaths have been reported already, with many fearing more bloodshed.
Devastating to see that Vladimir Putin has now launched an invasion of Ukraine.
Weakness invites aggression.
The democratic world must be united in standing with Ukraine.
That should begin with a hard global embargo of all Russian oil & gas exports. https://t.co/kWbTudCxhO
— Jason Kenney ???????????????????????? (@jkenney) February 24, 2022
Kenney is not the only one who believes these kinds of sanctions will be necessary.
“In concert with our allies we will agree to a massive package of economic sanctions designed in time to hobble the Russian economy,” said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
“We must also collectively seize the dependence on Russian oil and gas that for too long has given Putin his grip on Western politics.”
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We’re still waiting for details on what exactly that sanction package will look like.
Meanwhile, Canada has announced sanctions on Thursday afternoon against Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine. This includes targeting 62 people and entities connected to the attack consisting of the country’s elite and their families, the paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group, and major Russian banks.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has joined other world leaders in condemning the military action.
Trudeau is set to provide an update Thursday morning.
