Canadian PM announces new military aid for Ukraine in visit to Kyiv

By Samantha Allen

Published: May 9, 2022 | 7:07 AM GMT

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced new weapons and equipment for Ukraine on Sunday after an unannounced visit to Kyiv.

Trudeau, in a news conference after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said Canada was imposing new sanctions on Russian individuals and entities in connection with Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

According to Trudeau, “It is clear that Vladimir Putin is responsible for heinous war crimes.”
He also visited Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn outside the capital of Ukraine, where Russian forces were accused of atrocities against civilians.

Markushyn said that, the Canadian prime minister had been given a tour of the suburb that was badly damaged by Russian forces in the early stages of their invasion launched in late February.

“He saw not military facilities but burned and completely destroyed homes of Irpin residents, who until recently enjoyed life and had their own plans for the future,” the mayor said.

Several Western political leaders including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have recently visited Irpin and other residential areas around the capital Kyiv where Russian forces were accused of killing hundreds of civilians.

Reuters

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.