Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Will Triumph as Canada Pledges More Military Help
- Ukrainian leader warmly received in first wartime Ottawa trip
- Trudeau promises new aid including for armored vehicles
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, left, and Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, during a bilateral meeting in Ottawa on Friday.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled hundreds of millions in new assistance for Ukraine on Friday, affirming Canada’s support for the country during a warm visit with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a time of wavering from some other allies.
Canada pledged C$650 million ($482 million) over three years to supply Ukraine with 50 armored vehicles, including medical evacuation vehicles, to be built in Ontario. It will also launch a working group to advise on Russian asset seizures, including central bank assets.