Kyiv: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Saturday, June 10, 2023, to show his support for the country in its ongoing war with Russia. Trudeau met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials, and he announced that Canada would be providing an additional $500 million in military aid to Ukraine.
Justin Trudeau posted a video and captioned it as, “The principles that Ukrainians are fighting for democracy, justice, and freedom- are principles that Canadians support too. Today, President Zelensky and I spoke about the steps we’re taking to Support Ukraine”.
Trudeau’s visit was a significant show of support for Ukraine, and it came at a time when the country is facing a renewed Russian offensive in the Donbas region. The Canadian prime minister’s visit also served to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
During his visit, Trudeau visited a memorial to Ukrainian soldiers who have been killed in the war, and he laid a wreath at the site. He also visited an exhibition of destroyed Russian military vehicles. Trudeau’s visit was met with a warm welcome by the Ukrainian people, who have expressed their gratitude for Canada’s support.
In a speech to the Ukrainian parliament, Trudeau said that Canada would “stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.” He also said that Canada would continue to provide military aid, humanitarian assistance, and diplomatic support to Ukraine.
Trudeau’s visit to Ukraine was a significant show of support for the country, and it came at a time when Ukraine is facing a renewed Russian offensive. The Canadian prime minister’s visit also served to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.