The Department of National Defence says Canada's top soldier has just wrapped up a visit to Ukraine's capital.
A readout released by the department on Saturday says Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre received detailed briefings while he was in Kyiv from Ukrainian officials, including from his counterpart, commander-in-chief of the armed forces of Ukraine, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced late last month that Canada will donate four additional Leopard 2 main battle tanks to support Ukrainian forces in their defence against Russia's invasion, doubling the number of tanks Canada is contributing.Saturday's readout says Eyre observed “the tangible results of Canada's support” and discussed “how Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces can contribute to Ukraine's future needs.
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