Canada sanctions 8 Russians over Ukrainian child deportations; 2,500 of 20,000 returned

Canada imposed asset freezes on eight Russian individuals linked to the forced deportation of Ukrainian children, a week before President Zelensky's visit. Only about 2,500 of over 20,000 deported children have returned, underscoring the limited progress on this issue. The sanctions are a symbolic but concrete step in Western pressure, though their direct impact on repatriation remains uncertain.