Published September 23,2023
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Canada on Friday to deal with parliament and maintain talks with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the heels of his journey to the United States.
Zelensky thanked Ottawa for its help in Ukraine’s battle to battle off Russia’s invasion – and was promised additional support.
Trudeau mentioned that Canada was making “a longer term, multi-year commitment that provides predictable steady support to Ukraine. It will include 650 million [Canadian] dollars [482 million US dollars] over three years for 50 armoured vehicles, including medical evacuation vehicles that will be built by Canadian workers in London, Ontario.”
Trudeau mentioned earlier that he would supply Ukraine “humanitarian, military, and financial assistance.”
“Canada’s support for Ukraine with weapons and equipment has allowed us to save thousands and thousands of lives,” Zelensky mentioned in parliament, in a speech greeted by a standing ovation from lawmakers.
After his cease in Ottawa, the Ukrainian president is to journey to Toronto to satisfy with business representatives and members of the Ukrainian group.
It is Zelensky’s first go to to Canada since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Canada is the third cease on a North American tour, after attending the UN General Assembly in New York on Monday and visiting Washington on Thursday.
According to its personal figures, Canada has offered the very best per-capita direct monetary help to Ukraine within the G7.
Source: www.anews.com.tr