Canada to Transfer Russian Cargo Plane An-124 to Ukraine After Seizure and Sanctions Against Kremlin-linked Company (X @volgadneprgroup)
Canada has initiated the process of seizing a Russian cargo plane An-124 Ruslan, owned by the company Volga-Dnepr, which has been detained at Toronto Airport since 2022, shortly after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
This decision is part of a cooperation between the Canadian government and Ukrainian authorities, especially the Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The goal is to transfer the plane to Ukraine, where it will be used for the benefit of the country.
The legal basis for this action comes from a decision by the Ukrainian High Anti-Corruption Court, which imposed sanctions on the aircraft in 2023. The seizure was made in accordance with Canada’s Special Economic Measures Act, and the final decision will be made by the Ontario Superior Court. This measure is also part of a package of Canadian sanctions against Russian companies, including the transfer of other Volga-Dnepr assets to Ukraine.
Furthermore, the plane’s seizure is part of a broader process that began in 2022 when 12 An-124-100 aircraft from the Russian company were detained in various countries at the request of Ukrainian manufacturer Antonov. Authorities accuse Volga-Dnepr of illegally issuing safety certificates for its own planes, violating international standards.
The seized aircraft will be handed over to the Ukrainian National Agency responsible for managing assets derived from crimes such as corruption.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @volgadneprgroup | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
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