Ottawa’s move to release Russian-owned gas turbines that had been stranded in a Montreal repair facility angered Kyiv and the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada
Since Russia launched its war on Ukraine in February, the European Union has spent the ensuing months reconciling its opposition to the war with its need for Russian fuel. The resulting uncertainty has plunged the continent into an energy crisis, with Germany bracing for gas rationing during the winter months.
Kyiv has warned that the move would embolden Moscow to keep using its ability to choke off Europe’s fuel supplies as a weapon. Last week, the Ukrainian government summoned a senior Canadian diplomat to hear Kyiv’s objections to Ottawa’s decision, which has alsoAfter the Sunday call, Mr. Trudeau’s office released a statement that did not mention sanctions and did not reference the release of the turbines.
The Ukrainian World Congress has petitioned the Federal Court for a judicial review in hopes of stopping the turbines from making it to Germany. The group contends that Ottawa bowed to Russian blackmail and set a dangerous precedent that will lead to the weakening of the sanctions regime imposed on Russia.
The Ottawa chapter of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress planned the Parliament Hill protest to urge the government to revoke the waiver. About 100 people gathered outside the House of Commons, carrying signs that accused the government of “lip service” and turning its back on Ukraine.
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