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Canada imposes sanctions on 100 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet, lowering its price cap for Russian crude to USD 44.10/bbl (prev. 47.60); Canada is renewing its military training mission in Ukraine for three years to 2029

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Canada imposes sanctions on 100 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet, lowering its price cap for Russian crude to USD 44.10/bbl (prev. 47.60); Canada is renewing its military training mission in Ukraine for three years to 2029.

What it means

Canada's decision to impose sanctions on Russian vessels and lower the price cap for Russian crude signals a firm stance against Russia amid geopolitical tensions. This action could further tighten global oil supplies and pressure prices, especially for WTI and Brent. Additionally, Canada's extended military support for Ukraine may escalate regional tensions, impacting risk sentiment across currencies and commodities.

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