Canada sanctions 16 individuals, 2 entities over Moldova interference
Canada imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and two entities under its Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations in response to Russia’s malign interference activities in Moldova ahead of the country’s Sept. 28, 2025, parliamentary elections.
What happened
Canada imposed sanctions against 16 individuals and two entities in connection with Russia’s malign interference activities in Moldova ahead of Moldova’s next parliamentary elections, scheduled for Sept. 28, 2025.
The measures are set out in the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations.
What the measures do
Under the regulations, listed individuals are subject to a prohibition on dealings — effectively an asset freeze — by prohibiting persons in Canada and Canadians outside Canada from dealing in any property of the listed individuals and entities or providing financial or related services to them.
The individuals and entities listed under the schedule to the regulations are also rendered inadmissible to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Who is listed
Canada added the following individuals to the schedule of the regulations:
Evghenia Gutul; Mihail Vlah; Irina Vlah; Iurii Cuznetov; Ilia Uzun; Victor Petrov; Nelli Parutenco; Natalia Parasca; Dumitru Chitoroagă; Dmitri Buimistru; Alexei Lungu; Veaceslav Valico; Victoria Furtună; Irina Lozovan; Alexandr Nesterovschi; Chiril Guzun.
Canada added the following entities to the schedule of the regulations:
Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc; Public Association—Association of People with Epaulettes “Scutul Poporului.”
Canada said the specific prohibitions are set out in the regulations.
Regulatory Actions
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