Canada says Russian sanctions must be upheld by all countries

Foreign Minister of Canada Stephane Dion is pictured during an interview at the United Nations Headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York, New York, U.S., October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion on Friday urged all countries to remain firm about upholding sanctions against Russia for its actions toward Ukraine and said Canada will not ease them as long as Moscow keeps its current stance.

Dion's comments came three days after businessman Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election after a campaign in which he praised Russian President Vladimir Putin.