Canadian PM Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine during his fourth visit to Kyiv since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began, emphasizing that “Canada will always have Ukraine’s back.”
🤝 Key Highlights of Trudeau’s Visit:
- Military Aid: Announcement of armored vehicles and continued military support.
- Financial Support: First transfers from CAD 5 billion allocated to Ukraine, sourced from frozen Russian assets.
- Energy Security: Grants to restore civilian energy infrastructure targeted by Russian attacks.
💬 Trudeau on X: “Ukrainians deserve to live in a strong democracy, free from Russian aggression — and Canada will stand side-by-side with them until that’s achieved.”
🚢 New Sanctions on Russia:
- Canada targets Russia’s shadow fleet, accused of illegally exporting oil to global markets.
- Trudeau: “The fight for lasting peace cannot be won alone. That’s why we’re here.”
Zelenskyy’s Response:
- Thanked Trudeau for Canada’s leadership and G7 meeting organization.
- Highlighted Canada’s three-year support since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
- Praised new aid packages for defense and energy resilience.
🗓️ Trudeau’s visit coincides with the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, underscoring Canada’s long-term commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and democratic future.