Carney Urges Secondary Sanctions on Russia to Be Imposed Quickly

Mark Carney

Photographer: David Kawai/Bloomberg

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he wants to see western allies impose secondary sanctions on Russia quickly in order to dramatically ramp up pressure on President Vladimir Putin.

Carney said he’s personally advocated their use in discussions with allies, and sees it as “possible” that the Trump administration and European countries will eventually move forward on it.