Canada's foreign affairs minister wrapped up a visit to Ukraine early Thursday by announcing another $21 million in assistance — most of it intended to respond to cases of war-related sexual violence.
Melanie Joly's visit included a meeting with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska. It was supposed to be conducted under a news blackout but the president's office revealed her presence in a statement and photograph, which were picked up by local and international media.
Speaking before her departure, Joly said her goal was to deliver a message of reassurance on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the full Russian invasion."Canada has been a steadfast supporter [of Ukraine]," she said. "We're all in and Canadians know this is the right thing to do. And we'll be there until the victory and even afterwards."
More Canadian money is being earmarked for de-mining efforts; $7.5 million is going to a company called Tetra Tech to help fund equipment and training. It previously received $2 million in funding from the Canadian government to train volunteers from several local communities to safely clear mines using a painstaking metre-by-metre system.
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