Canada will spend another $500 million to help Ukraine's military fight Russia's invasion, pledging more weapons and fighter-pilot training.
KYIV, Ukraine — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Moscow of a"new colonial approach" in Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Saturday, where he told that country's parliament they are fighting for"the future of us all."
He told lawmakers that Canada will support their Ukraine's bid for membership in the NATO military alliance. "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.
He added Canada will join a team of countries helping to maintain tanks, while providing additional missiles and rounds of ammunition. It remains unclear how the dam collapse happened. Kyiv has accused Russia of blowing up the dam and its hydropower plant, which Russian forces controlled. Moscow said Ukraine did it.
Trudeau also announced more sanctions on 24 individuals and 17 entities for their alleged responsibility in the theft of cultural artifacts and damaging heritage sites in Ukraine, including five museums. 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.
Some media outlets, including The Canadian Press, were made aware of the trip ahead of time on the condition that it not be reported until it was made public, for security reasons. Zelenskyy thanked Canada for taking in thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the conflict."We need more friends like Canada," he said.
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