Not supporting Ukraine ‘could be devastating’ for the world: Trudeau
Justin Trudeau’s remarks Thursday come as dozens of communities across Canada plan to host vigils marking one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.
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Ukraine defends frontlines as Putin talks up nuclear arsenal on eve of war anniversary
In New York, the UN General Assembly is expected to mark the eve of the invasion’s first anniversary by passing a resolution demanding a halt to it.
Russia won’t return to New START treaty until West is ready to talk: Kremlin
Russia said, however, it would continue to abide by the limits on the number of warheads it can deploy and stood open to reversing its decision.
Joe Biden meets eastern NATO allies amid Putin’s new nuclear warning
At the meeting, Joe Biden plans to reaffirm commitments over their security and discuss support for Ukraine before he returns to Washington.
Ottawa urged to expel Russian diplomats as Ukraine war anniversary nears
A House of Commons’ committee says Canada should expel Russian diplomats who are participating in activities not ‘consistent’ with their roles.
Joe Biden meets with NATO allies in Poland after trip to Ukraine
The United States has sent more than US$24 billion in security assistance, but U.S. officials say the war may continue for many months or even years.
Putin suspends nuclear arms treaty as anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine nears
Cautioning the United States that it was stoking the war into a global conflict, Putin said that Russia was suspending participation in the New START Treaty.
Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine downplayed by Russia
Joe Biden met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Ukrainian capital in a defiant display of Western solidarity as Russia’s war nears the one-year anniversary.
Ukraine in need of funds to rebuild health sector, WHO says
Ukraine says it expects Russia to broaden the war with a big push as the Feb. 24 anniversary of what Russia calls its “special military operation” approaches.
Canada’s Joly wraps Ukraine visit with pledge for sexual violence supports
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly wrapped up a two-day visit to Ukraine on Thursday, where she met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials.