On Sunday he was pulled off the passenger plane that was forced to land in the Belarusian capital Minsk. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)"Canada has existing sanctions in place against Belarus and will be examining further options." Last year, following a disputed presidential election in August, Canada slapped sanctions on 55 officials in Belarus. Belarusian state media have reported that Lukashenko personally ordered the flight to be intercepted. Belarusian state TV on Monday broadcast interviews with the trio.

Source: CBC News May 25, 2021 10:52 UTC