Canada will introduce sanctions against another 23 citizens of the Russian Federation due to human rights violations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's website reported on Monday.

 "Canada is also imposing additional sanctions against Russian nationals. These sanctions will affect 23 members of the Russian justice and security sector, including police officers and investigators, prosecutors, judges and prison officials, involved in serious and systematic human rights abuses against Russian opposition leaders." , the statement says.

 Trudeau also announced the allocation of a $500 million military aid package to Ukraine. These funds will be used to purchase surveillance and communication equipment, fuel and medicine.