In a joint statement, Ottawa and Seoul said Canada and South Korea will continue to provide assistance to Kiev and coordinate long-term plans with their partners to ensure Ukraine’s independence. EUobserver writes that the EU plans to add about 100 individuals and companies to sanctions lists as part of new anti-Russia restrictions. According to the UN report, Russia’s GDP volume will be able to switch to low growth rates not earlier than next year. “socialbites.ca” corrects the history of events.