As the United States pauses military assistance to Ukraine In the midst of a deeper break between the two nations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau He reaffirmed the unmatched support of Canada in Kyiv, who contrasted with Washington.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Trudeau said that the United States seems to align with Russia in the middle of the ongoing war, emphasizing that Canada continues to support Ukraine and will not be considered against Russian aggressions.
« We know who our friends are, we know who our opponents are. And there is no doubt that Vladimir Putin and his attack, not only in Ukraine, but also by the International Order based on rules, on the founding principles of the United Nations, is an opponent of Canada, » said Trudeau.
« Today the United States has launched a trade war against Canada, its closest and allied partner, its closest friend. At the same time, they talk about working positively with Russia, who is passionate about Vladimir Putin, a lies and killer dictator. Make it make sense, « he added.
Trudeau’s comment comes after the White House stopped all military help in Ukraine after a Explosive Meeting At the Oval Office between the President of the United States, Donald Trump and the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
During the warm exchange in front of the cameras, Trump told Zelenskyy to make an agreement with Russia to end the war in Ukraine or « we are out ».
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Trump and American Vice President JD Vance also accused Zelenskyy of « playing with World War II » and told him that he must be more grateful for U.S. assistance in the fight against the three-year siege of Russia.
When Washington continues to distance himself from Ukraine, Trudeau said he has spent « quite a while » in recent weeks, meeting with European allies to talk about various issues, including « defending himself in order based on the rules defending Ukraine. »
« But being there also in a more difficult and uncertain world, » he said.
Tuesday, Zelenskyy brought axis And he published that his meeting with Trump « did not go as it should. »
« It’s unfortunate that it happened in this way. It’s time to do things right. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive, » he said.
« I would like to reiterate Ukraine’s commitment to peace. None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine is ready to reach the negotiation table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. No one wants peace more than Ukrainians. My team and I are ready to work under the strong leadership of President Trump to achieve a duration peace. »
Ukraine also said that on Tuesday their strength could be on the battlefield, as they fight Russian troops after the United States said that it was stopping for help in Kiev.
Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Kiev still had what his troops supplied.
« Our military and government have the capabilities, the tools, let’s say, to maintain the situation on the front line, » he said.
Ukraine has relying on American and European military help to maintain a larger and more armed enemy over three years of war, which has killed and injured hundreds of thousands of soldiers on both sides and flattened Ukrainian cities.
Since the invasion of Russia three years ago, the United States Congress has approved $ 175 billion in total assistance in Ukraine, according to the non -partisan committee of a responsible federal budget.
– With files from Lasia Kretzel, Nathaniel Dove and Reuters of Global News
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