Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a speech to Ukraine's parliament, where he called the war-torn country's fight against Russia's invasion a battle 'for the future of us all.' This comes after Trudeau announced Canada will be spending $500 million to help Ukraine's military fight Russia's invasion.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed Ukraine's parliament today, calling the fight against Russia's invasion a battle"for the future of us all."
Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and some of his senior advisers and his trade minister, as well as both countries' ambassadors. "You're fighting for your country and for values like democracy, freedom, respect, and dignity. And in fighting for Ukraine, you're also fighting for the future of us all," Trudeau told Zelenskyy.The visit, which is happening at the invitation of Ukraine, comes amid signs a long-awaited spring counteroffensive against Russia could be underway.
The prime minister also announced existing aid for Ukraine will be used to support those coping with a worsening humanitarian situation in southern Ukraine after the collapse of a hydroelectric dam this week. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland joined Trudeau on the trip, which began with the laying of a wreath at the Wall of Remembrance at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery. Freeland also placed some flowers at the wall, which features photos of Ukrainians who have died while defending their homeland. Both met Ukrainian soldiers there for the event.
Trudeau last travelled to Ukraine just over a year ago, where he reopened the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv and met Zelenskyy in person for the first time since the war began. Meanwhile, Britain's defence ministry reported on Saturday there has been"significant Ukrainian operations" in the country's east and south since Thursday morning, with gains in some areas.
Russia has used the territory of Belarus, its ally, to send its troops into Ukraine since the invasion began. It has kept forces and weapons there too. Canada has joined other countries in condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime for the incursion, including through economic sanctions.
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