Trudeau, Crimea is Ukrainian, Russian invasion started in 2014

(ANSA) – BRUSSELS, AUGUST 23 – “Within the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine there is Crimea. It is part of Ukraine and not of Russia”. “We cannot forget that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine began in 2014 with the annexation and illegal occupation of Crimea.” “The Ukrainian people have the right to defend themselves even in Crimea and Canada will continue to be there to support you.” This was stated by Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau speaking at the second summit of the Crimean Platform.

After the more than 1,750 sanctions against persons and entities of Russia and Belarus “today we announce new sanctions on 62 additional individuals and one defense sector entity that is complicit in Russia’s war in Ukraine”, Trudeau also announced, underlining the intention to create a dedicated team against Russian disinformation.

“This initiative will allow us a deeper international collaboration also through the rapid response mechanism of the G7 – he added -. Canada will also provide further support to the institutions of the security sector of Ukraine through two different projects: the first will support the national police. of Ukraine and Ukraine’s state emergency services, including the provision of essential equipment and supplies. The second focuses on providing technical advice and support for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. ” (HANDLE).

Source: Ansa

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